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VO58 VBL

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,227 mi
Last recorded135,227 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 VBL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 135,227 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across the axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across the axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 133,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 133,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 132,776 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 132,776 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

damage to rear panel behind no plate

slight play in rear prop joint

Fail 20 Oct 2022 131,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts in w/arches (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

damage to rear panel behind no plate

slight play in rear prop joint

Pass 8 Nov 2021 125,898 miles

tailgate held up with straps,

Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,681 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 124,681 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,469 miles

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

Front disc corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 123,469 miles

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

Front disc corroded

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 123,456 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 from spliter to compenstaror (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexy at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front discs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlights going cloudy

Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,214 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,749 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,745 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 82,745 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,132 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 68,132 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,033 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 55,033 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 39,273 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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VO58 VBL is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VO58 VBL, 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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VO58 VBL is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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