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WL08 HYH

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,956 mi
Last recorded158,956 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 HYH
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 158,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 152,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 145,082 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 136,900 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 128,448 miles

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Nov 2021 128,152 miles

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

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play to rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Nov 2020 119,023 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 106,560 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 95,855 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 95,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 86,387 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 76,416 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,342 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,318 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 36,051 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,902 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 HYH is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HYH, 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 HYH registered?

WL08 HYH is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is WL08 HYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 HYH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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