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BK08 LWC

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,101 mi
Last recorded161,101 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 LWC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 161,101 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 166,096 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety latch (8.4.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 139,115 miles

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

Front number plate deterorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2015 118,105 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 118,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2014 103,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 May 2014 103,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,994 miles

front shockers damp

Fail 6 Jun 2013 89,842 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

front shockers damp

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,417 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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BK08 LWC is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK08 LWC, 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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BK08 LWC is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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