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YG58 NFJ

2008 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,322 mi
Last recorded136,322 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 NFJ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 136,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2025 132,067 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 132,067 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 127,917 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Rear Both rear light lens damaged/cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2024 127,915 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced also near fuel tank mounting bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union on pipe to rear flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering close to shock absorber mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 124,747 miles

Spare wheel carrying cross member corroded near chassis.

Fail 10 Jan 2023 124,742 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Spare wheel carrying cross member corroded near chassis.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 121,897 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear of chassis.

Fail 13 Jan 2022 121,847 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 118,770 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner chassis becoming thin but ok at time of test

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 116,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear osr and nsr spare wheel carrier corroded but not considered excesive

Pass 15 Jan 2019 111,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spare wheel carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 107,117 miles

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

Offside Front tyre feathered and worn outer edge

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 107,116 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from t piece to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre feathered and worn outer edge

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 100,573 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 100,203 miles

some surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 27 Oct 2016 100,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

some surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,993 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 89,991 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,064 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,331 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,988 miles

foot brake travel

front tyres perished & on 3mm

stone chips on screen

Fail 26 Oct 2012 52,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

foot brake travel

front tyres perished & on 3mm

stone chips on screen

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,688 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 NFJ is a 2008 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NFJ, 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 NFJ registered?

YG58 NFJ is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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