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WL08 AKO

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,009 mi
Last recorded100,009 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 AKO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 100,009 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSSMEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 98,304 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Surface corrosion to rear of chassis

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 93,475 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,001 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 89,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By Compensator Valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 85,999 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 85,999 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 78,009 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 78,009 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,817 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 69,817 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,580 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 62,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 60,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,083 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,409 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,180 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,678 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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WL08 AKO is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WL08 AKO, 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 WL08 AKO registered?

WL08 AKO is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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