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YB08 XTW

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,575 mi
Last recorded132,575 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 XTW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 132,575 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 132,295 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vechical under body & componets heavily covered in underseal

Pass 21 Dec 2023 132,037 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 132,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 118,526 miles

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

Nearside head light bracket damaged

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded comp valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure mirror indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,428 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 68,424 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,387 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,043 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,026 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2012 34,026 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,112 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 23,112 miles

Nearside 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 XTW is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTW, 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 YB08 XTW registered?

YB08 XTW is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is YB08 XTW safe to buy?

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