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Y8 MTE

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,852 mi
Last recorded82,852 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 MTE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,852 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 76,096 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded r/o/s to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind in f/n/s brake

spare tyre flat

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2017 72,410 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded r/o/s to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight bind in f/n/s brake

spare tyre flat

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,914 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 68,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,394 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,042 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,420 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,540 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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Y8 MTE is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y8 MTE, 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 Y8 MTE registered?

Y8 MTE is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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