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YC08 HGM

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,728 mi
Last recorded170,728 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 HGM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 170,728 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front panel corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 169,066 miles

Front front panel corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 169,059 miles

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

Front front panel corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 168,349 miles

front panel has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2024 168,340 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side of inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front panel has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2022 166,721 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 162,265 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 162,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 158,317 miles

Front panel crossmember slightly corroded Near body mounts N/S - O/S

Pass 11 Sep 2019 144,037 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 136,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 122,019 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 105,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/ door mirror cover broken

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,179 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,104 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,734 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,388 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 HGM is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM registered?

YC08 HGM is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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