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WF08 VHM

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,920 mi
Last recorded153,920 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 153,920 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 146,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 143,624 miles

Corrosion on underside

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 143,624 miles

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

Corrosion on underside

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 141,902 miles

Front slight play in balljoints

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 141,107 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 127,666 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 111,956 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,335 miles

Rear fog lamp discoloured.

Slight front brake judder.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 81,527 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,493 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 78,492 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,787 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,475 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)

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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,573 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,688 miles

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 VHM is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

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

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