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YG58 AXU

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,986 mi
Last recorded139,986 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 AXU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 139,986 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body chassis heavy surface corrosion

both inner wings surface corroded

chassis corroded around bump stop area

Fail 28 Oct 2025 139,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe on back box corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced front lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body chassis heavy surface corrosion

both inner wings surface corroded

chassis corroded around bump stop area

Pass 17 Oct 2024 136,475 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area . both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body . chassis and suspension heavy surface corrosion

both inner wings surface corroded

chassis corroded around front bump stop area

Fail 17 Oct 2024 136,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount corroded off arm (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area . both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body . chassis and suspension heavy surface corrosion

both inner wings surface corroded

chassis corroded around front bump stop area

Pass 23 Oct 2023 132,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

body , chassis and suspension heavy surface corrosion

chassis corroded around front bump stop area

fluid leak rear diff

Fail 10 Oct 2023 132,874 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides at front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor , inner wheel arch and inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor , inner wheel arch and inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

body , chassis and suspension heavy surface corrosion

chassis corroded around front bump stop area

fluid leak rear diff

Pass 30 Sep 2022 129,429 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm both sides at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis . suspension and body heavy surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chassis , suspension and body heavy surface corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2021 126,364 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chassis , suspension and body heavy surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2020 123,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 119,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 111,525 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis surface corrosion at rear

inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2018 111,525 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe excessively damaged both rear T-piece to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis surface corrosion at rear

inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,652 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,726 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,796 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 78,796 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 62,595 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,595 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,679 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,222 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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YG58 AXU is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YG58 AXU, 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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YG58 AXU is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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