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YA57 RTX

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

189,562 mi
Last recorded189,562 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 RTX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2025 189,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front cross memeber area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wing area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front crossmember area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ns headlight image weak

slight wear in ns steering idler (minor)

Pass 30 Jan 2024 174,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Just passed mot standard (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 174,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Just passed mot standard (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 162,906 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 162,906 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 157,342 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ONLY JUST PASSED MOT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

os number plate light weak

Pass 20 Jan 2021 146,556 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off held on with tape (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill weak at seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drag link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged tape over lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear both n/plates light dim

Fail 8 Jan 2021 146,548 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play ideler arm see marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member correded within 30 cm rule (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play idler arm see marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill seat belt mount and 30cm rule (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member correded within 30cm rule suspention pont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off held on with tape (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill weak at seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged tape over lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both n/plates light dim

Fail 26 Nov 2020 146,544 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

fuel tank damp, no leaks at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2019 137,216 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 137,216 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 136,237 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 136,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes to comp (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 135,218 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 135,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 132,522 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 127,532 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 118,489 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 118,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 98,063 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 89,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,576 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,301 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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YA57 RTX is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YA57 RTX, 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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YA57 RTX is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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