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WF08 FTZ

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,252 mi
Last recorded121,252 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 FTZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,252 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 121,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 113,399 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 113,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,936 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 96,978 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 89,210 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 88,616 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 88,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking steel pipes (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2015 79,788 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2014 70,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 70,476 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,353 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 48,131 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/r lens repared

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,054 miles

Oil leak

spare tyre fitted to nearside front

steering lock stop caps worn

Fail 3 Jun 2011 34,054 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

spare tyre fitted to nearside front

steering lock stop caps worn

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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WF08 FTZ is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WF08 FTZ, 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 WF08 FTZ registered?

WF08 FTZ is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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