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EK08 XVE

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,356 mi
Last recorded188,356 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 188,356 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust emissions limits plate taped over

Fail 5 Aug 2026 188,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust emissions limits plate taped over

Pass 22 Aug 2025 174,498 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 174,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 162,670 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

exhaust emissions limits plate covered with tape

Fail 30 Jul 2024 162,526 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to and from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

exhaust emissions limits plate covered with tape

Pass 1 Aug 2023 152,044 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 151,813 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to seized brake

Pass 4 Aug 2022 140,780 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 140,758 miles

Nearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 134,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 133,822 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 132,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 128,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 122,715 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 122,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and both rear shocks have had a slight l (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 122,706 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,940 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 105,940 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,461 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 79,168 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,690 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,091 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 XVE 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 65.2%.

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 EK08 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

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

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