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WX08 KWN

2008 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,643 mi
Last recorded139,643 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2025 139,643 miles

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Tub panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Above spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear of rear spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached Diff bearing/ input shaft excessive play (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 136,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Lower 1 x mounting bolt spring washers displaced

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

wipers not stopping in rest position

Pass 12 Oct 2020 133,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mount area behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member* (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 131,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember / front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember / front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 128,954 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Fail 6 Nov 2018 128,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 24 Mar 2017 125,930 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 114,266 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,637 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,209 miles

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

rear seats removed from back of vehicle

slight play in rear UJ on prop shaft

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,557 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long travel on handbrake

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

surface corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Apr 2013 70,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long travel on handbrake

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

surface corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,915 miles

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

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 KWN is a 2008 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc 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 KWN, 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 KWN is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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