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YH08 XJU

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,026 mi
Last recorded143,026 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 XJU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 143,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 142,585 miles

REAR PROPSHAFT U/J WORN

Fail 29 Mar 2018 142,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR PROPSHAFT U/J WORN

Pass 31 Mar 2017 138,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 138,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union to flexi marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to master? marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 132,156 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 123,580 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 123,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 117,722 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,887 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,935 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,021 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 XJU is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

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

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