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YC08 HGL

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,336 mi
Last recorded74,336 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 HGL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,336 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 74,334 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake LSV to rear flexi as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,998 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 70,996 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on interior mirror and nav mount (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 64,044 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,596 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 58,588 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,771 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,995 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 HGL is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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