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YR08 WXC

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,667 mi
Last recorded147,667 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WXC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 147,667 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 138,526 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 130,114 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 118,840 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 109,371 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 109,335 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 105,242 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear body damage, no sharp edges

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2018 105,242 miles

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

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front, over fuel tank, to rear splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from load valve to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from rear splitter to offside of load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from splitter to nearside of load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear body damage, no sharp edges

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 94,275 miles

Brake load valve stiff

Front brake pipes corroded

Middle uj knocking

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes greased

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 94,275 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear (6.1.C.1)

Brake load valve stiff

Front brake pipes corroded

Middle uj knocking

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake pipes greased

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,425 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight play

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Tail gate damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,860 miles

All rear brake pipes connected to load valve slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 70,860 miles

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

All rear brake pipes connected to load valve slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 63,585 miles

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,547 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 41,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,379 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 27,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,494 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 WXC is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

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

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