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WG57 EBO

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,218 mi
Last recorded172,218 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 EBO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 172,218 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 167,216 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 167,104 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from steering box to track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 161,803 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis corroded

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve arm stiff

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front near limit and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 161,773 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff Linkage (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 156,341 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 156,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 14 Jan 2022 151,771 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to nearside 30% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 151,771 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to nearside 30% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 146,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 137,162 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort to nearside (29%) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 128,726 miles

front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

offside front cv boot slightly leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2018 121,603 miles

Imbalance to rear service brakes lower effort to nearside

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 114,099 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear from 3 way union to weight comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retraction slow

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From weight comp to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,470 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,016 miles

alternator belts loose

bonnet safty catch sticking

cracking on both front anti roll bar bushes

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,629 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

play in steering system

Fail 6 Jan 2014 102,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

/s/r tyre on 3mm

fan belt noisy

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

play in steering system

Pass 10 Jan 2013 98,625 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and starting to crack on outer sidewall

when presented for retest centre rear upper stop lamp not fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2013 98,625 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front wiper blades split

n/s/f tyre worn on edges, starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2012 95,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n /s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2012 95,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Upper passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n /s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,238 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 86,967 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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WG57 EBO is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WG57 EBO, 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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WG57 EBO is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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