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YE08 MTV

2008 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,417 mi
Last recorded179,417 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 MTV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 179,417 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous prop shaft defect (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Prop shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking nut not locking (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 into load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 157,427 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 157,394 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 124,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 107,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 95,308 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

nearside front wheel bearing worn and noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2013 95,308 miles

nearside front wheel bearing worn and noisy

Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

towbar electrical wiring insecure and damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,622 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 MTV is a 2008 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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