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YH08 XJL

2008 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,227 mi
Last recorded106,227 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XJL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 106,227 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 104,916 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 101,487 miles

nearside steering idler arm has slight play in outer ball joint

Fail 11 Mar 2022 101,487 miles

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

nearside steering idler arm has slight play in outer ball joint

Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,311 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,737 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 81,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 78,601 miles

Centre bearing one nut holding bearing into position ( repaired)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rearx2 and all at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

note rear section on tipper body getting very corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 78,601 miles

Centre bearing one nut holding bearing into position ( repaired)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rearx2 and all at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

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

note rear section on tipper body getting very corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,799 miles

Centre Rear rear propshaft uj

Fail 27 Aug 2015 75,799 miles

Centre Rear rear propshaft uj

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,203 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 66,203 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,394 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 55,354 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,014 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 46,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,126 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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 XJL is a 2008 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YH08 XJL, 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 YH08 XJL registered?

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

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