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CR53 CUS

2008 Ford Ranger

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,170 mi
Last recorded82,170 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR53 CUS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 82,170 miles

rear shock absorber casings corroded

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

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))

both inner sills heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2026 82,170 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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))

both inner sills heavily corroded

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 76,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,218 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler thats fixed to the chassis has play in ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joints have sight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis starting to peel/delaminate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2022 73,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to rear shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler thats fixed to the chassis has play in ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joints have sight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis starting to peel/delaminate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,566 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

wiper blades in need of change soon

Pass 19 Dec 2019 61,694 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in all steering ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 61,694 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in all steering ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,690 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 45,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 40,974 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 37,452 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 37,452 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,415 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 27,930 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 22,604 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 17,223 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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CR53 CUS is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CR53 CUS, 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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CR53 CUS is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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