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BJ08 VYF

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

167,163 mi
Last recorded167,163 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 167,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sharp edges on body covered at time of test

underside corroded and various parts

Fail 20 Jul 2023 167,159 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sharp edges on body covered at time of test

underside corroded and various parts

Pass 24 May 2022 160,494 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage bushes perished

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage bushes perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas and components on underside corroded, repaired or undersealed

Pass 11 May 2021 152,513 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas and components on underside corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 142,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2020 142,002 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 135,027 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

towbar and fixings are slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 135,027 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

towbar and fixings are slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 128,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2018 128,788 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 122,955 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2017 122,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 117,870 miles

front prop u j badly worn

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 13 May 2015 111,374 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 111,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 106,763 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 106,763 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2013 98,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 May 2013 98,583 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2012 86,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 77,247 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 77,247 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VYF 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 59.1%.

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

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