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2008 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,168 mi
Last recorded154,168 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 KVW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2024 154,168 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REAR PIPES TO COMPENSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear LAMP LENS DAMAGED

Pass 1 Nov 2023 152,025 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 150,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet safety catch inoperative

front cross member starting to corrode near body mountings

towbar excessively corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2021 150,763 miles

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bonnet safety catch inoperative

front cross member starting to corrode near body mountings

towbar excessively corroding

Pass 29 May 2019 142,998 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 142,995 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 141,242 miles

Offside Front brake binding

front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2017 140,471 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,149 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 103,925 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,403 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 56,277 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,929 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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WX08 KVW is a 2008 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WX08 KVW, 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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WX08 KVW is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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