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EK08 UAA

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,448 mi
Last recorded143,448 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 143,448 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 135,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 126,547 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 119,526 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,183 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 115,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 104,049 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 97,832 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 97,832 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,735 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,735 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 80,825 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,966 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,813 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 61,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,022 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear wheels bearings have slight play

Fail 11 Apr 2013 52,022 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear wheels bearings have slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,877 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 30,257 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 30,257 miles

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

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

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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EK08 UAA is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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