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WL57 NKC

2008 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,170 mi
Last recorded126,170 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 NKC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 126,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 123,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2023 118,223 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 110,356 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 110,356 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 104,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 96,458 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 90,507 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 90,507 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,195 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,944 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,545 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 60,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,532 miles

unable to check the rear seat belts fully rear seats folded up and rear full of work tools

Fail 21 Jan 2014 55,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check the rear seat belts fully rear seats folded up and rear full of work tools

Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,729 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,945 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 38,945 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,562 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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WL57 NKC is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Green 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 WL57 NKC, 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 WL57 NKC registered?

WL57 NKC is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is WL57 NKC safe to buy?

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