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BJ08 JCZ

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,077 mi
Last recorded115,077 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 JCZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 115,077 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 115,003 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S & O/S (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 110,718 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 110,718 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 105,659 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 105,658 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn REAR U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Near load sensing valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 26 May 2023 103,109 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 103,109 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,466 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 95,921 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,069 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,414 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 87,412 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,963 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 75,611 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,712 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,734 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,783 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,360 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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BJ08 JCZ is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 90,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 JCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ08 JCZ registered?

BJ08 JCZ is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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