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WN58 VUL

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,425 mi
Last recorded120,425 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 VUL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 120,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 120,425 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring shackle bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 119,174 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 119,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 116,551 miles

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

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 110,676 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 102,993 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear U/J Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 102,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear U/J Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 94,672 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 94,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside centre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,724 miles

Exhaust corroded

Registration plate lamps in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2018 74,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From T Piece to load sensor valve x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load sensor valve to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Registration plate lamps in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2017 64,152 miles

All rear load sensor valve steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,219 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,792 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 42,557 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,459 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 37,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2012 30,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,378 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,230 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 22,230 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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WN58 VUL is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN58 VUL, 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 WN58 VUL registered?

WN58 VUL is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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