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YH58 ABU

2008 Ford Ranger

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,879 mi
Last recorded187,879 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 ABU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 187,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box freeplay at wheels

chassis slightly corroded and covered in sealer

door sills slightly corroded and sealer

injector damp top of engine

Pass 17 Jan 2025 181,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel drag link (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive at rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 181,552 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear most uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel drag link (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive at rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 173,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 173,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 165,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes on both front shockers worn slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 165,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes on both front shockers worn slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 157,643 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 148,935 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 119,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in and out of compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 119,676 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in and out of compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 95,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot perished

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 95,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot perished

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 88,381 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 88,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 84,150 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,960 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,640 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,989 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,643 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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YH58 ABU is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH58 ABU, 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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YH58 ABU is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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