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WG08 USY

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,451 mi
Last recorded61,451 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 USY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 61,451 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 55,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake compensator pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 55,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake compensator pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 53,200 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 53,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure rear section broke off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 51,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe surface corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 49,320 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 49,295 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 47,284 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear going into valve (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 45,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in to load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,189 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 42,606 miles

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

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 40,669 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,102 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 37,102 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 33,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 25,734 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,570 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,470 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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WG08 USY is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG08 USY, 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 WG08 USY registered?

WG08 USY is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is WG08 USY safe to buy?

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