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WF08 VGK

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,089 mi
Last recorded142,089 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 142,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

under vehicle body and suspension components corroded but nothing deemed excessive

Pass 8 Dec 2016 139,726 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 139,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded back/front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded balance valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded balance valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 133,817 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 133,817 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 128,248 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 128,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 122,482 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 116,737 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 116,727 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 110,827 miles

slight run out on front discs

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,236 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 82,236 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VGK is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

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

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The MOT history for WF08 VGK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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