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EF08 WTU

2008 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,193 mi
Last recorded76,193 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 WTU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 76,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads worn low

rear chassis corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 72,161 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 69,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake valve pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes,, recommend check (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front body cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend check/renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, perished, tyres are 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s front floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle, including chassis members etc,, surface corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2023 66,414 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake valve, brake pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle, surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear perished, both tyres are 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front body, cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s front floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 60,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, and rear brake valve pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, starting to perish,, and are 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn slightly on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 52,783 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 40,672 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,425 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chip (8.3.1a)

advise, handbrake travel

o/s/f shock absorbers slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,598 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,007 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,834 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise all four tyres slightly perished

advise both wipers split but clear screen ok but would advise replace

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,395 miles

advise all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,757 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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EF08 WTU is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF08 WTU, 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 EF08 WTU registered?

EF08 WTU is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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