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YE08 HGA

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,741 mi
Last recorded167,741 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 167,741 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor showing signs of corosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and off side chasis showing signs of corrosion and welded in numerous places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 167,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor showing signs of corosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and off side chasis showing signs of corrosion and welded in numerous places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 154,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 154,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 146,832 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 2 Nov 2021 146,832 miles

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2020 141,651 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 141,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 140,004 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 127,365 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 127,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,309 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 103,309 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,828 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,899 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

near/side front disc corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 44,229 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,229 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,602 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,608 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 36,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 HGA 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 63.6%.

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 HGA, 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 HGA is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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