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WX08 TKJ

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,918 mi
Last recorded155,918 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 TKJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 155,918 miles

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

Front inner brake pads appear slightly low

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 155,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front inner brake pads appear slightly low

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

Nearside Front brake hose mounting bracket insecure

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

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 18 Oct 2021 148,465 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated/brake fluid level near minimum

Pass 21 Oct 2020 144,898 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 144,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 130,942 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 130,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail fixing plate detached,chafeing on stearing arm (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 134,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,762 miles

brake pipes by load sensing valve

Pass 24 May 2016 85,383 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 60,227 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,617 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,008 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,253 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 TKJ is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

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

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