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EK08 TWA

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,159 mi
Last recorded169,159 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 169,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 161,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace immediately (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 161,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replace immediately (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 151,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 143,122 miles

all four tyres have splits all over

Pass 3 Apr 2019 128,442 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 112,329 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,152 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,522 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,369 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 66,236 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,447 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,342 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

unable to check brake pads

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,359 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 TWA is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EK08 TWA, 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 EK08 TWA registered?

EK08 TWA is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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