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YG08 HLC

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,087 mi
Last recorded130,087 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 HLC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 130,087 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 126,728 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 119,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 115,256 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 115,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 108,400 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 108,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 100,924 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,830 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 93,830 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 92,645 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 92,645 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 87,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 87,302 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 78,833 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,566 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,812 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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YG08 HLC is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG08 HLC, 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 YG08 HLC registered?

YG08 HLC is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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