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CX08 YGH

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,971 mi
Last recorded135,971 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 YGH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 135,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general under side corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2023 122,735 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 106,029 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 106,029 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 100,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 100,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2020 92,611 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 89,377 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 89,333 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint on rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,720 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,584 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 82,444 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective catch seized (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from limiter valve to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear t piece to limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,087 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 75,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2014 71,549 miles

near side front tyre 3mm

Fail 2 Nov 2014 71,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

near side front tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,852 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 41,851 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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CX08 YGH is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX08 YGH, 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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CX08 YGH is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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