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WK08 YGU

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,776 mi
Last recorded65,776 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 YGU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 65,776 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 62,125 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 58,998 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 55,488 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 51,889 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 48,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 46,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,238 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,574 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,165 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,845 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,557 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 24,908 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 21,183 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,050 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,862 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 YGU is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YGU, 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 YGU registered?

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

Is WK08 YGU safe to buy?

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