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WF08 FVC

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,803 mi
Last recorded59,803 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 59,803 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 59,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 57,611 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

chassis corroded

front crossmember corroded hole

radiator support corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Pitman arm slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor area next to out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 54,109 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes on brake load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,644 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensor to pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 52,644 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensor to pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 51,175 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 50,097 miles

Rear Tyre treads cracking both sides.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 48,109 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front side window (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 48,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front side window (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,446 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 40,797 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,593 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 29,093 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Apr 2014 29,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Apr 2013 20,949 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,949 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Apr 2012 16,997 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 16,997 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,032 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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WF08 FVC is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF08 FVC registered?

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

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