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YC08 HFW

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,120 mi
Last recorded91,120 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 HFW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 91,120 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 91,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 90,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 89,377 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 88,788 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 88,783 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper end sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 87,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underside of vehicle floor and chassis corroded but not excessive

Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,310 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some underside corrosion not Considered excessive

Fail 13 Oct 2020 87,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some underside corrosion not Considered excessive

Pass 18 Oct 2019 86,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bushes perished/split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bushes perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bushes perished/split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both side mounting plates and bolts corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,134 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,803 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 84,803 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint bolt broke (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,305 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,248 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,853 miles

Battery securing strap missing but battery can`t fall out

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 50,853 miles

Battery securing strap missing but battery can`t fall out

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,364 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,469 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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YC08 HFW is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YC08 HFW, 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 YC08 HFW registered?

YC08 HFW is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YC08 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 HFW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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