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EJ08 MVC

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

199,803 mi
Last recorded199,803 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 MVC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 199,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outlet pipe on rear silencer corroded and has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 198,604 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 194,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X5 brake hoses at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion to rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 189,988 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 184,996 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 179,139 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 163,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 163,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 157,249 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 137,492 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 125,469 miles

both rear tyres 2.8mm

Fail 11 Oct 2017 125,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

both rear tyres 2.8mm

Pass 7 Oct 2016 118,525 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 118,525 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,068 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,942 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,067 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,392 miles

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

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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EJ08 MVC is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EJ08 MVC, 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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EJ08 MVC is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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