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YR08 WSX

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,572 mi
Last recorded83,572 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 83,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 79,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 75,542 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 75,522 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,961 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,337 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at rear between valves (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 54,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished/cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded too and from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,648 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,539 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,134 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,574 miles

has blue lamps illuminated with position lamps at front

Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,942 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 WSX is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX registered?

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

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