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YB57 WLA

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,659 mi
Last recorded80,659 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 WLA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 80,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing/arch cover loose, wing rusty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play ball joint on idler arm slight free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror cover missing

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing/arch cover slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged flexie feels weak but does not bulge under pressure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear lights dim slightly when indicators used

body/cab front mounting area corroded

both inner sills rusty

emission light on

front suspension rusty

Pass 15 May 2025 78,966 miles

Both front floors are corroded thin within prescribed area of body mountings

Both rear inner sills are corroded thin

Engine warning lamp on

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From brake load valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 78,898 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both inner sills corroded thin

Both side front floor is corroded thin near body mountings

Engine warning lamp on

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 76,912 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Engine malfunction light illuminated indicating a fault

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 76,908 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine warning lamp on

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,667 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near chassic mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 73,005 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 69,567 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all boddy mounts corroded but secure

chassis rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 65,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 58,440 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,472 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 49,466 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 46,696 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 46,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 40,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 35,031 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 35,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 24,788 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 24,757 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 17,927 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 13,599 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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YB57 WLA is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YB57 WLA, 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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YB57 WLA is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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