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EK08 DFJ

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,900 mi
Last recorded183,900 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 DFJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 183,900 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 183,869 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wheel arch Front body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wheel arch Front body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring , front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 182,886 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 182,332 miles

nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2023 179,507 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 179,507 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into and out off compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 175,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between splitter valve and compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 168,357 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 160,909 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 153,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 132,856 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 132,853 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 115,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center stop light not working

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,962 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,774 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,528 miles

Cuts in all tyre treads

High level brake light not connected

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

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

Offside front tyre undulating outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2014 79,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Cuts in all tyre treads

High level brake light not connected

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

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

Offside front tyre undulating outer edge

Pass 21 May 2013 60,352 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 59,907 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 34,893 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 34,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 15,522 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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EK08 DFJ is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EK08 DFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK08 DFJ registered?

EK08 DFJ is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is EK08 DFJ safe to buy?

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