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EA08 UEH

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

186,354 mi
Last recorded186,354 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 UEH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 186,354 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 186,313 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 186,218 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 168,428 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 168,428 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 168,426 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 168,406 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 168,357 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 154,286 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 154,238 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 154,180 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 138,707 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 138,662 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 113,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,916 miles

Offside front fog light not working

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2020 92,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front fog light not working

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2019 76,543 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 66,732 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 66,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 64,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 64,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 59,410 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 59,405 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both from junction to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 52,607 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,146 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,116 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,700 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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EA08 UEH is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 EA08 UEH, 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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EA08 UEH is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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