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YR08 VZB

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,009 mi
Last recorded130,009 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 VZB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 130,009 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 106,686 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 106,686 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 103,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,763 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,036 miles

Both front tyres cracked/perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 X brake pipes to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pipes greased

Nearside Day time running Light (DRL) intermittently not working

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 12 Sep 2017 93,036 miles

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

Both front tyres cracked/perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 X brake pipes to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pipes greased

Nearside Day time running Light (DRL) intermittently not working

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 8 Sep 2017 92,999 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Registration plate is wedged in between body and rear bumper. The position of the plate is so that this lamp does not illuminate the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate obscured Plate is wedged in between body of vehicle and rear bumper/crash bar. Bottom 3 letter are partially covered up which could lead to them being misread (6.3.1d)

All four tyres are cracked and perished in tread

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,587 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,199 miles

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,295 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,206 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,225 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,236 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 VZB is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

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

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