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WX08 KWD

2008 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,722 mi
Last recorded234,722 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 234,722 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 234,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 230,859 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 230,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 227,656 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 227,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 224,822 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 224,781 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipes around load compensater (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 6% (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe rear joint on load (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 222,974 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 222,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (3.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 198,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 198,860 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 164,119 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 164,119 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x load sensor pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested tail pipe missing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 135,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 123,702 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes from and to rear brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

accident damage to n/s rear body panel

Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,166 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 90,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,841 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,315 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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WX08 KWD is a 2008 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WX08 KWD, 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 WX08 KWD registered?

WX08 KWD is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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