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YG58 DCX

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,877 mi
Last recorded145,877 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 DCX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 145,877 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 145,877 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 138,066 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 138,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 130,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 130,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 123,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator lense broken

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to the whole chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 116,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 109,482 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 3 of the rear brake pipes enter/exiting rear limit valve are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 101,143 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,016 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,400 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 81,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (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))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,852 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,150 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,278 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,088 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,822 miles

Both rear light lens cracked

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Tailgate handle broken

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 18 Jun 2013 35,697 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear light lens' cracked

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Tailgate handle broken

Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,185 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear light lenses cracked and nearside has been taped as a temporary repair

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre is 2mm only

slight damage to front under bumper valance area

stone chips in screen

Fail 18 Jul 2011 21,913 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,913 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 DCX is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DCX, 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 YG58 DCX registered?

YG58 DCX is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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