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BJ08 OPT

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,521 mi
Last recorded120,521 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 120,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 120,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 113,308 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 113,308 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 107,308 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security over axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 102,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 102,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 98,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 95,134 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 95,134 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,045 miles

Both rear number plate lights slightly dim

Damage to front bumper taped over

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate broken,advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear stop light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Slight chip in windscreen

Slight noise on rear diff. bearings

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 89,923 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from 'T' connector to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted chrome section of front bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from 'T' connector to rear load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear number plate lights slightly dim

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate broken,advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear stop light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Slight chip in windscreen

Slight noise on rear diff. bearings

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear number plate lights dim advise attention

Fail 19 Jun 2018 87,072 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear number plate lights dim advise attention

Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,112 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt broken (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 83,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt broken (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,761 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,576 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,208 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,561 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,254 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 27,065 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 OPT is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OPT, 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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BJ08 OPT is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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