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YR08 TLY

2008 Ford Ranger

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,735 mi
Last recorded167,735 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 TLY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 167,735 miles

Offside front flexible brake hose bracket adrift from body

under body weak and corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2020 154,030 miles

Front prop missing

under body weak and corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2020 154,001 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop. shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of o/s/r spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/f flexible brake hose bracket adrift from body

o/s/f inner wing rusted & holed under wheel arch

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge - close to cords

Pass 24 Jul 2019 148,350 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 22 Aug 2018 141,777 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 141,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 134,153 miles

Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn REAR OF FRONT PROP ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 126,154 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 126,050 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Brake pipe leaking at tank (3.6.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,828 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 116,824 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 111,989 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 111,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,337 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 88,335 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,060 miles

Brake hoses ferrules some corrosion

Brake pipes covered in thick grease

Brake pipes some corrosion

Vehicle chassis covered in thick underseal

Fail 4 Jul 2012 86,049 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake hoses ferrules some corrosion

Brake pipes covered in thick grease

Brake pipes some corrosion

Vehicle chassis covered in thick underseal

Fail 23 May 2012 85,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake hoses ferrules some corrosion

Brake pipes covered in oil

Brake pipes some corrosion

Power steering noisy

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,028 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 TLY is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YR08 TLY, 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 TLY registered?

YR08 TLY is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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