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YK08 YMZ

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,030 mi
Last recorded160,030 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 YMZ
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 160,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm 245 70 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 155,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 148,764 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 146,942 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Light lens damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2022 146,942 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Light lens damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2021 140,601 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

Pass 17 Dec 2020 133,736 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 130,632 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 122,363 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 113,426 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 106,927 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 89,437 miles

high level inop

Pass 16 May 2013 64,952 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 64,949 miles

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 22,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,915 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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YK08 YMZ is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YK08 YMZ, 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 YK08 YMZ registered?

YK08 YMZ is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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