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YG08 UOS

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,388 mi
Last recorded131,388 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 UOS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 131,388 miles

Front radiator cross member rusty

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 126,543 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 126,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 124,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 121,586 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 121,584 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 119,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

high level stop lamp not connected to wiring loom

Pass 26 Nov 2019 115,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 115,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 99,161 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 99,161 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 94,947 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 5 Feb 2016 92,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyre valves perishing

front brake discs corroded on inside

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2016 92,387 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensor valve to 3 way joiner (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

all four tyre valves perishing

front brake discs corroded on inside

nearside number plate lamp dim

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,854 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,400 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 74,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,137 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 63,137 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,113 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 42,113 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UOS is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UOS, 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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What year was YG08 UOS registered?

YG08 UOS is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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