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WL08 HXO

2008 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,798 mi
Last recorded104,798 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 104,798 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 104,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 104,355 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 104,345 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 103,704 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 103,694 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 102,059 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 101,914 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 101,914 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 101,357 miles

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

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

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

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

towbar surface corroding

underside of vehicle heavily waxoyled

Pass 17 Jun 2019 101,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

chassis waxoyled throughout

Pass 8 Jun 2018 100,802 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light red starting to fade replace soon (4.5.1 (b) (i))

all of under side including suspension and components badly surface corroded advise clean down and treat

Pass 24 May 2017 100,447 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured dull red (1.3.2e)

under side and chassis heavily surface rusted advise clean and treat surface

Pass 18 May 2016 99,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

brakepipe along fueltank corroded unable to see how bad and would advise further inspection

slight play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 7 May 2015 96,686 miles

brake judder at offside rear

front to rear brakepipe at offside rear corroded but due to postion am unable to tell how bad

Pass 8 May 2014 93,101 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 87,729 miles

offside rear lamp lens damaged

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low (approx' 3'5 mm)

Fail 16 May 2013 87,729 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)

offside rear lamp lens damaged

offside rear tyre tread depth getting low (approx' 3'5 mm)

Pass 30 May 2012 75,487 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges slightly

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 HXO is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WL08 HXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL08 HXO registered?

WL08 HXO is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is WL08 HXO safe to buy?

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