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YG08 VKS

2008 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,280 mi
Last recorded140,280 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VKS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 140,280 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner drive shaft boots deteriorating

o/s/f inner track rod ball joint wearing

wipers deterioratings

Fail 8 Apr 2026 140,274 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner drive shaft boots deteriorating

o/s/f inner track rod ball joint wearing

wipers deterioratings

Fail 19 Mar 2026 140,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake load sensing valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view big stone chip o/s and cracked n/s upper out of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 135,404 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front drop arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear plate light dark

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view big stone chip o/s not in (ZONE A) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play central u joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid heavily corroded lower

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at load sensing valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 14 Mar 2025 135,404 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front drop arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear plate light dark

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view big stone chip o/s not in (ZONE A) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play central u joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid heavily corroded lower

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at load sensing valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 22 Feb 2024 129,036 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 129,027 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear load valve to rear brakes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 122,497 miles

All brake pipes by rear comp valve corroded

Front tyres worn inner edges close to weart bars

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,282 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,559 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Chip in screen

Rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2019 93,802 miles

nearside relay / idler arm has slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2018 86,498 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

nearside front steering box drop arm/ bearing has slight play

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 13 Feb 2018 86,498 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

nearside front steering box drop arm/ bearing has slight play

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,377 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,800 miles

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

both rear tyres tread depth on 4mm centre of tread

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,578 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,641 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,076 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,074 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 VKS is a 2008 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YG08 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

YG08 VKS is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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