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WF08 FVE

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,073 mi
Last recorded132,073 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 FVE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 132,073 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 132,073 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 132,071 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 129,677 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 129,648 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 127,045 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 127,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 121,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion to chassis rails/cross members and offside inner sill/floor

Fail 10 May 2019 121,930 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion to chassis rails/cross members and offside inner sill/floor

Pass 31 May 2018 118,738 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Rear both rear chassis legs corroded

Rear both rear number plate lamps slightly dim inoperation

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

Fail 25 May 2018 118,726 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn excessive play in centre propshaft universal joint and mounting securing nut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelamps inoperative (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washers (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear chassis legs corroded

Rear both rear number plate lamps slightly dim inoperation

Pass 12 May 2017 113,651 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Fail 12 May 2017 113,650 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes at compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking at compensator valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Pass 16 May 2016 94,900 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 94,900 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 75,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 75,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 59,246 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 59,235 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 51,427 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 51,427 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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 FVE is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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