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YP08 UKF

2008 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

205,215 mi
Last recorded205,215 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 UKF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 205,215 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 204,568 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 203,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 202,125 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 202,119 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 202,087 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed and corroded - both sides at steering box and idler arm area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount area holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear n/s and o/s lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair section at o/s front floor not welded to inner sill under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides - inner sills holed and corroded under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides front floor holed and corroded - seat mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel - both sides holed and corroded steering box/idler arm area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed and corroded centre and rear - rear spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides - rear spring front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion throughout vehicle

engine lamp on

rear body badly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 190,491 miles

Cab floor corroded

Hand brake only just met limits

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to both sills inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Genal corrosion through out chassis (heavy in places) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 190,281 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Cab floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis above centre of rear spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Cab floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At upper shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cab floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cab floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab floor corroded

Corrosion to o/s sill+ both inner sills

General corrosion through out chassis [heavy in places ]+ not all chassis visible up side of fuel tank

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 172,397 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 172,106 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning Spring not connected (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill and inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill, inner sill to floor and seat mounting {floor} (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 156,538 miles

Corrosion to n/s and o/s inner and outer sills

General chassis corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2018 156,227 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Spring detached (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan from under vehicle (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Corrosion to n/s and o/s inner and outer sills

General chassis corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2017 139,588 miles

CORROSION TO CHASSIS,BOTH SIDES OF INNER SILLS AND REAR SECTION OF O/S OUTER SILL

ENGINE LAMP ON

NO TOWBALL FITTED

Fail 19 Apr 2017 139,392 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering idler arm at n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear of cab floor corroded/split (5.2.6)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

CORROSION TO CHASSIS,BOTH SIDES OF INNER SILLS AND REAR SECTION OF O/S OUTER SILL

ENGINE LAMP ON

NO TOWBALL FITTED

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect DEFECTIVE BULB (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 122,355 miles

General corrosion to chassis + inner sills

Park brake only just met min efficiency

Park brake ratchet feels rough in opperation

Fail 5 May 2016 122,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

General corrosion to chassis + inner sills

Park brake only just met min efficiency

Park brake ratchet feels rough in opperation

Pass 8 May 2015 106,020 miles

engine lamp on

Fail 5 May 2015 106,019 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine lamp on

Pass 6 May 2014 90,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

e/m light showing fault

o/s/f tyre inside edge worn

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 29 Apr 2014 90,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre propshaft U.J bolt insecure

Pass 2 May 2013 79,834 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 64,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 48,471 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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YP08 UKF is a 2008 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YP08 UKF, 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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YP08 UKF is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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