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YH08 BNY

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

274,871 mi
Last recorded274,871 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 BNY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 274,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower all underside off vehicle heavy undersealed

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 269,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front inner wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 263,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 May 2022 259,146 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 256,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 251,229 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

slight corrosion to body and chassis

Fail 15 May 2020 251,229 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

slight corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 24 May 2019 248,333 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front SERVICE BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REARS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 248,333 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front SERVICE BRAKE HAS A SLIGHT BIND

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REARS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 246,046 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 241,260 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 226,616 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 214,058 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 214,055 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 199,353 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 178,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 144,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very slight play in both rear Wheel Bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2011 107,606 miles

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

front no plate starting to fade

nsf fog lamp lens cracked

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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YH08 BNY is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH08 BNY, 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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YH08 BNY is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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