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YL08 DAU

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,814 mi
Last recorded226,814 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 DAU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 226,814 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 226,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch inner (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 216,368 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 204,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 195,682 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential housing corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 187,482 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 181,323 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 181,033 miles

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

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

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 172,212 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 172,210 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 171,468 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 171,467 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 167,961 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 158,399 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 158,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 148,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 148,174 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 119,686 miles

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

high level brake light notworking

Pass 12 Jul 2013 119,686 miles

high level brake light notworking

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,279 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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YL08 DAU is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL08 DAU, 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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YL08 DAU is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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