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WF08 UNE

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

209,795 mi
Last recorded209,795 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 209,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

advise undersealing

Pass 14 Nov 2024 203,384 miles

advise undersealing

Fail 5 Nov 2024 203,245 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

advise undersealing

Pass 15 Nov 2023 195,538 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 187,174 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 180,683 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 174,167 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 174,110 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x off load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 168,468 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 159,099 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 159,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 147,498 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 147,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 133,702 miles

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 121,212 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 109,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 96,293 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,828 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 83,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,890 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 76,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,821 miles

Nearside 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 UNE 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 UNE, 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 UNE registered?

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

Is WF08 UNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 UNE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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