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YR08 TLF

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,670 mi
Last recorded137,670 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 TLF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 137,670 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Tail pipe not connected (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fan belts slack

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel lines corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 132,836 miles

All the rear spring bushes are getting worn / perishing.

All the steering system has slight play in it.

All the under side off the motor is corroding.

The exhaust system is corroded and has a slight leak in it.

Fail 18 Jan 2024 132,836 miles

All the rear spring bushes are getting worn / perishing.

All the steering system has slight play in it.

All the under side off the motor is corroding.

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

The exhaust system is corroded and has a slight leak in it.

Pass 5 Jan 2023 126,054 miles

All the chassis is corroding.

All the rear leaf spring bushes are getting worn.

The rear prop shaft is getting worn.

Fail 4 Jan 2023 126,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All the chassis is corroding.

All the rear leaf spring bushes are getting worn.

The rear prop shaft is getting worn.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 119,358 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on the inner edge and will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 112,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 102,194 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 102,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 92,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,618 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,032 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 36,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,281 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,929 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,669 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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YR08 TLF is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YR08 TLF, 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 YR08 TLF registered?

YR08 TLF is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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