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YG58 ZYR

2008 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,490 mi
Last recorded168,490 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 ZYR
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 168,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails & cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 169,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails & cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 161,488 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusty x 2 rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 154,723 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lower damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 154,723 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lower damage (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 152,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by valve x3 surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 146,608 miles

Chassis has general age age related corrosion

Park brake has low reserve travel

Pass 25 Sep 2021 146,082 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 146,082 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 139,319 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside steering idler slight play

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

rear bumper bar corroded and temporarily secured

Fail 2 Oct 2020 139,319 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside steering idler slight play

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear bumper bar corroded and temporarily secured

Pass 9 Sep 2019 136,374 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering idler arm

Pass 26 Sep 2018 127,410 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 119,445 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 119,445 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 105,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,533 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 97,533 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,176 miles

slight freeplay in steering

Fail 13 Nov 2014 90,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight freeplay in steering

Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,787 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,263 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,407 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 ZYR is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Orange 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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

YG58 ZYR is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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