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WU08 HTZ

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,197 mi
Last recorded118,197 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 HTZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 118,197 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 114,274 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 114,233 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside brake slow effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose Centre spline joint connection loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 109,480 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 103,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,903 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVER CORRODED

OFFSIDE STEERING IDLER WEAR

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

REAR PROP SHAFT FRONT JOINT WEAR

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED

Fail 19 Mar 2019 99,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED

Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,807 miles

both rear tyres badly perished and splitting

steering box has slight leak

Fail 14 Mar 2018 96,797 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres badly perished and splitting

steering box has slight leak

wipers poor

rear prop shaft universal joint badly worn / likely to fail

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer edge wear

Nearside Rear Outer edge wear

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,073 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 80,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,411 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 35,411 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,788 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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WU08 HTZ is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WU08 HTZ, 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 WU08 HTZ registered?

WU08 HTZ is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WU08 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 HTZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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