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YF08 SOE

2008 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,107 mi
Last recorded83,107 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 SOE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 83,107 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 81,274 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 75,134 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 70,528 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 64,702 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 64,702 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,854 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,441 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,308 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 58,308 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,807 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 45,191 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,791 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,490 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 26,475 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,846 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,195 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,759 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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YF08 SOE is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YF08 SOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 SOE registered?

YF08 SOE is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is YF08 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 SOE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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