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CA08 OFM

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,972 mi
Last recorded93,972 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OFM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 93,972 miles

Body mounts corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high on initial application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 90,180 miles

Body mounts corroded

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis members both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all splitting slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 87,645 miles

Body mounts corroded

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 87,625 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system n/s pipe from splitter to limiter valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounts corroded

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff and corroded. (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle and o/s pipe from splitter to limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 85,136 miles

Body attachment mountings corroded

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Many components heavily undersealed including chassis, suspension parts and brake pipes.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear chassis members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f lower bump stop missing

Fail 20 May 2022 85,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 82,161 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 82,161 miles

Emissions not tested section of exhaust not attached (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,973 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes leading to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 74,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

underside has general corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,523 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2018 67,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,531 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 56,531 miles

Emissions not tested tail pipe detatched (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,440 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,348 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 40,348 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,902 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,613 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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CA08 OFM is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA08 OFM, 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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CA08 OFM is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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