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EF08 WTZ

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,809 mi
Last recorded167,809 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 WTZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 167,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm on inside of chassis (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Box End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated alot of travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 21 Nov 2024 160,318 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just meets minimum efforts

Pass 17 Oct 2023 152,039 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 152,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 145,455 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 145,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TAILPIPE MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV\BOOT\CLIP

Pass 6 Jun 2022 123,720 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 123,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault MIL (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel AND SPONGY (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak AND SOFT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc insecure CONTACT WITH CALIPER (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer CV\BOOT

Pass 26 Aug 2021 118,106 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 110,367 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 102,670 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 102,666 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,756 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 91,756 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 73,816 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 73,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,021 miles

near side rear shocker damp

off side front shocker damp

Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,577 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 59,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 50,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,445 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,081 miles

front wipers split

centre u.j propshaft broken up

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,561 miles

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

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 WTZ is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EF08 WTZ, 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 WTZ registered?

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

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