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YH08 NBE

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,089 mi
Last recorded172,089 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 NBE
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 172,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 168,845 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 168,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 155,988 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/70/16 center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 151,089 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable retaining spring broken

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Chassis to Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Union on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 148,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 140,289 miles

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

slight oil from steering box

Fail 14 Jan 2019 140,289 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both from rear t piece torear valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

slight oil from steering box

Pass 12 Jan 2018 129,643 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 120,837 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 120,836 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,509 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 94,184 miles

alternator belt requires tensioning

Pass 6 Feb 2014 73,724 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,602 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 68,006 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,041 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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YH08 NBE is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NBE, 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 NBE is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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