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EJ58 OVS

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,242 mi
Last recorded148,242 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 OVS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 148,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 140,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 134,482 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 127,646 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 127,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 117,787 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 117,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 103,024 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 103,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 86,186 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 73,622 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,491 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 62,427 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 62,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 39,885 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 23,284 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 16,118 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 16,110 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EJ58 OVS is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EJ58 OVS, 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 EJ58 OVS registered?

EJ58 OVS is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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