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YB08 XSP

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,981 mi
Last recorded70,981 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 XSP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 70,981 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2026 70,981 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2025 70,062 miles

Nearside Front floor area corroded

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear spring corroded

Spare tyre defective

chassis corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Jun 2025 70,062 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front floor area corroded

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear spring corroded

Spare tyre defective

chassis corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 May 2024 68,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Underside of vehicle signs of corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S and N/S chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 68,841 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 68,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,671 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 67,671 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear where clipped to chassis and behind tank , marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes marked in yellow up to / from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 65,626 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,625 miles

slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,879 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,668 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,967 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 40,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 40,937 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,074 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,191 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 39,191 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,498 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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YB08 XSP is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB08 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

YB08 XSP is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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