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WF08 PYS

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,468 mi
Last recorded103,468 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 103,468 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2025 101,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 99,190 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 95,204 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 89,998 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 89,998 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2021 84,600 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 79,649 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,637 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 76,577 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to load valve x2 (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,318 miles

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

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

Rear Propshaft central joint has slight free play

Fail 4 Jul 2018 73,154 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Propshaft central joint has slight free play

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,960 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 62,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop centre joint ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,701 miles

Offside front driveshaft seal leaking in differential

Fail 11 Jul 2016 54,701 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front driveshaft seal leaking in differential

Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,870 miles

Centre prop splines have slight play.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 45,868 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,804 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 38,804 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,511 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 24,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,967 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,968 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 17,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 PYS is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PYS, 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 PYS is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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