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YB08 LYF

2008 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

306,344 mi
Last recorded306,344 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 LYF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 306,344 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 303,132 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 300,659 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 300,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 298,957 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens damaged but not showing white light to rear.

Pass 30 Jun 2021 295,469 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From L.S.V (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 277,813 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 257,873 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 257,873 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 235,296 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 215,400 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 192,685 miles

cat damage

n/s/r lamp unit damage

Pass 28 May 2015 169,375 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 169,187 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 147,136 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 119,685 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 95,072 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 94,829 miles

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,782 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 65,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YB08 LYF is a 2008 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB08 LYF, 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 YB08 LYF registered?

YB08 LYF is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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