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YH58 TVW

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,615 mi
Last recorded153,615 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 TVW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 153,615 miles

Nearside Front door handle area corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front door handle area corroded

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion in various areas

Fail 24 Oct 2025 153,615 miles

Nearside Front door handle area corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front door handle area corroded

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion in various areas

Pass 1 Jul 2024 150,425 miles

CHASSIS AND UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Nearside Front DOOR CORRODED

Nearside Rear DOOR CORRODED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SEVERAL AREAS PLATED AND UNDERSEALED

Fail 19 Jun 2024 150,405 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST BROKEN / CORRODED NO EMMISIONS TAKEN (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CHASSIS AND UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Nearside Front DOOR CORRODED

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear DOOR CORRODED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 140,682 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear sill areas corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis leg areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 139,872 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at front corroded in clip areas (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear sill areas corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 123,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear chassis leg areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 123,659 miles

Emissions not tested due to no tail pipe and excessive blown rear silencer (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blown and no tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm on n/s chassis joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and both rear chassis leg areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 108,348 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 108,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel at mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel at mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 88,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,239 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 78,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 68,327 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 58,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,508 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 50,687 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,193 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,548 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 39,620 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 TVW is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc 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 TVW, 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 TVW is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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