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YO08 PBU

2008 Ford F250

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

247,136 mi
Last recorded247,136 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford F25047,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO08 PBU
MakeFord
ModelF250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 247,136 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 153,327 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 153,325 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 153,092 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 153,092 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 152,815 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 152,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 245,479 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 245,477 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 151,604 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 147,553 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 138,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 210,266 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks, upper bushes (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All front track rod end dust covers (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 130,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour amber (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashes through rear position lamp, hence red colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour amber (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashes through rear position lamp, hence red colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight fluffing to all seatbelts

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

How Reliable is the Ford F250?

Based on 2,251 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
2,051
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
fog lamp not working 41
brake binding 29
position lamp(s) not working 22
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YO08 PBU is a 2008 Ford F250 in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2008 Ford F250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 47,831 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 F250 fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YO08 PBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F250 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Ford F250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YO08 PBU registered?

YO08 PBU is a 2008 Ford F250, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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