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EA08 ZDH

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,010 mi
Last recorded59,010 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ZDH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 59,010 miles

all tyres cracking

front / rear underside / suspension corroding

nsf mirror loose

osr number plate light insecure / inopoerative

play in rear wheel bearings

play through steering

runout on osr brake [rbt]

Fail 19 Mar 2026 59,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all tyres cracking

front / rear underside / suspension corroding

nsf mirror loose

osr number plate light insecure / inopoerative

play in rear wheel bearings

play through steering

runout on osr brake [rbt]

Pass 11 Sep 2024 58,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody has age related corrosion in suspension componernts

Underside has age related corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2023 58,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody and components have age related corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2022 57,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,269 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 57,269 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 56,397 miles

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 56,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 55,731 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 55,731 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2017 54,417 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,181 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 45,776 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,778 miles

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

nearside rear light lens cracked/broken

Pass 4 May 2012 36,915 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 36,915 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 31,126 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 ZDH is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZDH, 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 EA08 ZDH registered?

EA08 ZDH is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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