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WX08 KWG

2008 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,589 mi
Last recorded113,589 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 KWG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 113,589 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corrision

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

Offside Front inner wing corrision

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 24 Oct 2024 112,359 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wheel arch panels corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 22 Oct 2024 112,336 miles

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

Power steering component leaking power steering leak from steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wheel arch panels corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 27 Oct 2023 110,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged sticks (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 109,154 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 109,154 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/75x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 105,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 102,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 102,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 99,403 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 99,403 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,680 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 91,408 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,154 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,097 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 23,952 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 20,172 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 KWG is a 2008 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KWG, 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 KWG is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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