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CV08 RCX

2008 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,307 mi
Last recorded78,307 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 RCX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 78,307 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 78,239 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from LSV to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 67,801 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,428 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 64,428 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,890 miles

vehicle covered in mud

Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,875 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering link arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering link arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

vehicle covered in mud

Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,406 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 38,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,734 miles

offside rear lamp lense cracked

slight play in steering link arm

Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,066 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,622 miles

unable to see brake pads

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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CV08 RCX is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV08 RCX, 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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CV08 RCX is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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