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WF08 VHN

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,069 mi
Last recorded134,069 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 134,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 5 Aug 2026 134,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 16 Dec 2025 134,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Corrosion to front door steering and suspension components

Front panel corroded and holed with in 30cm of body mounts nearside and off side

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 132,847 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 130,150 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 125,189 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 121,753 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,952 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 112,644 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 108,932 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 103,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 98,844 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake slight fluctuation on effort

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 91,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake slight fluctuation on effort

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 62,210 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,832 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 48,758 miles

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

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 VHN is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

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

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