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YC58 WSY

2008 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,791 mi
Last recorded131,791 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 WSY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 131,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 131,744 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 131,727 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 129,367 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 129,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 129,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 127,111 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 127,110 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 113,467 miles

Body taped

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 113,467 miles

Body taped

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,260 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped over repair (3.3 (b) (i))

rear body tie down hooks taped over

Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,993 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,727 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 60,727 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,613 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 31,325 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 16,612 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 10,218 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 8,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f mud flap adrift n/s/f missing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 8,048 miles

o/s/f mud flap adrift n/s/f missing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 6,309 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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YC58 WSY is a 2008 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YC58 WSY, 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 YC58 WSY registered?

YC58 WSY is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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