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CP08 LUW

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,616 mi
Last recorded125,616 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 LUW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 125,616 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 122,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 120,673 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 120,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x3 under rad (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 112,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. and on 2mm in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 112,037 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured unsafe (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. and on 2mm in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 108,488 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 108,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 101,223 miles

front propshaft missing at time of test

Fail 24 Jan 2019 101,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front propshaft missing at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2018 93,929 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 93,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded three pipes on compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 86,870 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 86,870 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,988 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,978 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,835 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 74,835 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,396 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,332 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 46,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,013 miles

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

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

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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CP08 LUW is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 CP08 LUW, 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 CP08 LUW registered?

CP08 LUW is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is CP08 LUW safe to buy?

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