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WK08 ZFW

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,682 mi
Last recorded119,682 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 119,682 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 117,468 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly incorrect colour

Pass 28 Mar 2024 112,873 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 110,446 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 108,660 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 107,774 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 106,365 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes greased, (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion throughout underside.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear pipe,poor condition. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 103,196 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes greased, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 28% (1.2.1 (c))

General surface corrosion throughout underside.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear pipe,poor condition. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 100,028 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,925 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,518 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,657 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 75,531 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,978 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,616 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 ZFW is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW registered?

WK08 ZFW is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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