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YR08 WGK

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,567 mi
Last recorded122,567 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WGK
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 122,567 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 122,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 119,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 114,410 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 114,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 110,640 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 110,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to body mount strengthening plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,493 miles

Front bump stops missing

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush's cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 100,845 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,424 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,424 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,775 miles

Centre brake light not working..

Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre brake light not working..

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,359 miles

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 4 Apr 2014 65,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre has wear inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,274 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,669 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 32,571 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,571 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 WGK is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 WGK registered?

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

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