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CE08 VZW

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,065 mi
Last recorded168,065 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VZW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 168,065 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 165,684 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 165,661 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both front cab mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis various holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner chassis varous holes (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 159,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 159,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 151,556 miles

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

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

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

sills rusted bad but not gone through

Pass 16 Oct 2021 144,383 miles

Front Shocks corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 133,296 miles

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

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

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

sills rusted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 122,674 miles

heavy surface rust on several chassis sections

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 23 Oct 2019 122,625 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis under radiator holed o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed in 2 x places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

heavy surface rust on several chassis sections

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,659 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,848 miles

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

Offside Rear shocker shroud corroded

chassis corroded front to rear

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

underside body corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 96,702 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded the 4 brake pipes around the load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear shocker shroud corroded

chassis corroded front to rear

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

underside body corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,145 miles

corrosion to vehicle strucure and components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 73,651 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,442 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,402 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,475 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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CE08 VZW is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE08 VZW, 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 CE08 VZW registered?

CE08 VZW is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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