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WR08 XAV

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,820 mi
Last recorded119,820 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 XAV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 119,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 119,247 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 116,307 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 109,554 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 104,284 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 104,159 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 104,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 104,009 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,948 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 102,948 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 99,982 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper idle arm bush worn

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,904 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2018 95,692 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,927 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 90,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 82,595 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,290 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,199 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 52,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,948 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,583 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,863 miles

nearside front tyre worn from the inner tread

Fail 31 Aug 2011 30,863 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn from the inner tread

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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WR08 XAV is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WR08 XAV, 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 WR08 XAV registered?

WR08 XAV is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is WR08 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 XAV shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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