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YA57 VKC

2008 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,998 mi
Last recorded152,998 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 VKC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 152,998 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 148,207 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 144,623 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 137,578 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 132,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 126,038 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 126,036 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 112,888 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 112,888 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 84,242 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Slight Engine Oil Leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,182 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,362 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres down to 3mm

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2015 41,560 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres down to 3mm

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 25,295 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,524 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,502 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 VKC is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YA57 VKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA57 VKC registered?

YA57 VKC is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YA57 VKC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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