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WK08 ZWU

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,196 mi
Last recorded128,196 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 128,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

brake padel spongy

Pass 28 Mar 2022 124,213 miles

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

winscreen chipped.

Fail 28 Mar 2022 124,213 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

winscreen chipped.

Pass 8 Mar 2021 118,579 miles

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

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2020 114,666 miles

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

slight damage to windscreen, o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2020 114,560 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

slight damage to windscreen, o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,048 miles

rear exhaust splitting on seam,ABS system suspect.

Fail 8 Mar 2019 109,048 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

rear exhaust splitting on seam,ABS system suspect.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,672 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,040 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 83,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,418 miles

brakes tapley tested,

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,270 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,454 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

vehicle tested wet,chassis coroding.

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 ZWU 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 75%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

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

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