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YG58 ZBU

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

163,591 mi
Last recorded163,591 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 ZBU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 163,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

play in steering

slight bad earth rear lights

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed including brake pipes and suspension parts

Pass 5 Jun 2025 159,080 miles

play in steering

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed including brake pipes and suspension parts

Fail 5 Jun 2025 159,080 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

play in steering

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed including brake pipes and suspension parts

Pass 31 May 2024 155,270 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 149,293 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 139,606 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 139,410 miles

Central 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))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 132,341 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 132,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 124,815 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 117,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 110,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 102,309 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,785 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 78,933 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 71,866 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,365 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 49,762 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 ZBU is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YG58 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

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

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