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YA08 LCE

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,102 mi
Last recorded198,102 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 LCE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 198,102 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 197,952 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 195,119 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 195,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 194,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded - undersealed

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded - undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2022 189,224 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 189,121 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 189,121 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 179,333 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 179,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 165,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 149,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 110,024 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 110,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,523 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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YA08 LCE is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YA08 LCE, 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 YA08 LCE registered?

YA08 LCE is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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