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WJ58 FHW

2008 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

266,811 mi
Last recorded266,811 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 FHW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 266,811 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front door has corrosion

Rear Body not fully secure rear back body seam (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 266,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front door has corrosion

Rear Body not fully secure rear back body seam (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 258,277 miles

Nearside Front wheel toutching inner arch

Fail 20 Dec 2022 258,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel toutching inner arch

Pass 26 Nov 2021 244,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear, 3 x on rear compensator, 2 x on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

abs may have fault

Fail 24 Nov 2021 244,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear, 3 x on rear compensator, 2 x on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 234,694 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r spring eye bushes worn

oil leak from rear axle

rear body bed in poor condition

windscreen cracked

Pass 2 May 2019 214,080 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 214,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 210,818 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 205,409 miles

Oil Leak From Sump Plug

Pass 18 Jan 2016 173,488 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 171,288 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 136,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 136,107 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 105,190 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,387 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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WJ58 FHW is a 2008 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ58 FHW, 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 WJ58 FHW registered?

WJ58 FHW is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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