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WK08 YHZ

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,853 mi
Last recorded135,853 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 135,853 miles

Rear spring hangers corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2021 135,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear spring hangers corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 132,090 miles

o-s & n-s rear spring hangers corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2020 132,090 miles

Central Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler bush worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake compensator mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear spring hangers corroded o-s & n-s

Pass 12 Oct 2018 127,275 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 127,275 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play at the steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30cm of OSR leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear leaf spring mounting brackets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 117,101 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 105,290 miles

advise play at steering wheel

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,471 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,531 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 54,908 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,716 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,669 miles

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

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)

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 YHZ is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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