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EK08 XUW

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

304,536 mi
Last recorded304,536 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 XUW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 304,536 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 304,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 287,621 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 271,217 miles

Nearside Steering idler - play -

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake performance @ minimum - adjustment/ repair required -

Pass 22 May 2019 240,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 220,609 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 201,865 miles

Battery loose -

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

all rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

both No. plate lights dim -

Pass 18 Apr 2016 175,788 miles

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 28 Apr 2015 152,233 miles

No plate lights dim...

Pass 15 Apr 2014 124,523 miles

wear front uj

Pass 6 Jun 2013 103,502 miles

Front propshaft, front U.J - slight wear

both rear springs, front shackles - bushes worn

near-side rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,475 miles

rear plate marked

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,339 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 XUW is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

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

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