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YC08 HGG

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,196 mi
Last recorded222,196 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 222,196 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 222,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 211,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 198,768 miles

Rear Oil leak differential ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Mar 2018 198,735 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak differential ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Mar 2017 189,844 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 189,571 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 176,611 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 176,409 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 165,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 153,893 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 153,890 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 115,225 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 99,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,435 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 HGG is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc 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 YC08 HGG, 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 YC08 HGG registered?

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

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