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WK08 YVF

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,743 mi
Last recorded184,743 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 184,743 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside. idler arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both nearside and offside (245/70/16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear reg lamps dim

eml on

Fail 20 Apr 2026 184,743 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust tailpipe broken off. diesel smoke head unable to reach exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside. idler arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both nearside and offside (245/70/16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear exhaust tailpipe broken off

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

both rear reg lamps dim

eml on

Pass 1 Apr 2025 181,264 miles

Both rear number plate lights dim

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Eml light is on.

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Chassis idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 179,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear number plate lights dim

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

eml lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Apr 2024 179,879 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended will not release under tension (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended will not release under tension (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb showing stop light with side lights (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear number plate lights dim

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

eml lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Apr 2023 178,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

eml light on

Pass 25 Oct 2021 174,484 miles

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

EML Light illuminated

Pass 28 Oct 2020 170,951 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 170,951 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 166,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 161,615 miles

STRONG ADVISE: front to rear brake pipe at rear above fuel tank corroded(recommend replacing)

STRONG ADVISE: rear brake pipes to/from compensator corroded(recommend replacing)

engine management light on

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

Fail 2 May 2018 161,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

STRONG ADVISE: front to rear brake pipe at rear above fuel tank corroded(recommend replacing)

STRONG ADVISE: rear brake pipes to/from compensator corroded(recommend replacing)

engine management light on

slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

Pass 9 May 2017 157,939 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 153,551 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 147,174 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 139,842 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 5 Apr 2013 114,538 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,178 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

MIL on

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 YVF is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YVF, 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 YVF is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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