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WK08 YGD

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,045 mi
Last recorded187,045 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 YGD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 187,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside heavily wax oiled

Pass 24 May 2025 182,663 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 179,234 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 175,478 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 172,418 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH PITMAN ARMS HAVE PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 172,418 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel BOTH PITMAN ARMS HAVE PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 165,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 165,025 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 152,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Advise both rear wheel bearing slight play (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 152,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Advise both rear wheel bearing slight play (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Toped up fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 149,475 miles

Offside Front tyre tread worn outer edge

both rear wheel bearings slight play

front anti roll bar link bushes slight cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2019 148,373 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake load valve x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 137,136 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 137,050 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken off (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 128,828 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm and idler arm balljoints, both inner balljoints (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 128,828 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm and idler arm balljoints, both inner balljoints (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 114,837 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,806 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,299 miles

osr tyre outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 76,064 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 75,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

crack in tow socket

slight corrosion of body fixings

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,880 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 YGD is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WK08 YGD, 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 WK08 YGD registered?

WK08 YGD is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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