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WL08 FTD

2008 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,872 mi
Last recorded102,872 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 FTD
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,872 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear body corroded

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 102,859 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes in outer bed and also bracket to secure bed has snapped (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in chassis by crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes in outer bed and also bracket to secure bed has snapped (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

O/S door has corrosion

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear body corroded

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 100,986 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/75/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 100,951 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/75/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tie downs corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/75/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

radiator support corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 96,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front seat mounting area has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/75/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/75/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 18 inch (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/75/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/75/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front body mounts have fair surface corrosion

radiator support has fair surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2018 94,726 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Not Secure ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 May 2018 94,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Not Secure ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,695 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 87,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 80,189 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 71,134 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 70,884 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,576 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 59,691 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 59,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 51,705 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 41,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

tyre nearside rear 2mm on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 41,143 miles

tyre nearside rear 2mm on inner edge

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 FTD is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 FTD, 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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WL08 FTD is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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