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WF08 VGC

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,205 mi
Last recorded116,205 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 116,205 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 116,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp unit damaged white light showing (1.1.A.3e)

Central Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear chassis corroded

unable to access rear seats and belts

Pass 7 Oct 2016 109,150 miles

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

rear brake pipes corroded

slight damage offside rear light lens

Fail 6 Oct 2016 109,127 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

rear brake pipes corroded

slight damage offside rear light lens

Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,445 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal

Slight play rear wheel bearings

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 93,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline to rear t junction (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded T junction to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded To nsr wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded To osr wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play rear wheel bearings

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,449 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 81,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,199 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 66,701 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,701 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,672 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 VGC is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

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

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