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YB08 ZXX

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,068 mi
Last recorded164,068 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 164,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 164,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 154,016 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 144,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 144,236 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 136,622 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 136,622 miles

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

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 127,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 118,559 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 112,866 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 112,866 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,860 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,105 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 93,105 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,090 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 84,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,449 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,897 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,280 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 58,280 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 55,035 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 55,035 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 48,429 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 42,499 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 ZXX is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

YB08 ZXX is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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