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YE08 HDC

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,012 mi
Last recorded95,012 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 HDC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 95,012 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe to join under inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both cables at rear pivot. (1.1.15 (b))

Vehicle has general corrosion underside on body and other components.

Pass 3 Sep 2024 94,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe through inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Reverse light not working.

Fail 2 Sep 2024 94,361 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust pipe corroded and holed. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe through inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Reverse light not working.

Pass 19 Aug 2023 92,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working.

Vehicle has general corrosion.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split allowing leakage of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking within tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 87,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 87,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 82,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 82,937 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe for 3 inches from flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe at bias unit. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe to bias unit. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 79,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe for 3 inches from flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe at bias unit. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe to bias unit. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 76,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from rear flexible pipe to bias unit. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 71,789 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 71,789 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded tee piece to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded tee piece to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2015 66,215 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 61,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 52,864 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 52,864 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 40,225 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 29,186 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 29,186 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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YE08 HDC is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YE08 HDC, 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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YE08 HDC is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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