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WK08 TZM

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,801 mi
Last recorded145,801 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 TZM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 145,801 miles

steel brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 26 Jun 2025 142,924 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 139,554 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 139,554 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 132,709 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 132,707 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 122,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,543 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 114,541 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 114,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 107,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,490 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 98,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,873 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 89,873 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 81,704 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 81,704 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working very dim (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,225 miles

Advise low emmitter

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,877 miles

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 27 Feb 2013 50,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,041 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,762 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,175 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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WK08 TZM is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WK08 TZM, 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 WK08 TZM registered?

WK08 TZM is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WK08 TZM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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