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YR08 YYT

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,047 mi
Last recorded132,047 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2023 132,047 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

genera corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 19 Oct 2022 121,230 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underbody/sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 121,226 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured [2nd leaf] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured [3rd leaf]. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff [lever stiff]. (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underbody/sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 118,266 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside headlamp intermittent

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,872 miles

Sills corroded but not excessively

Fail 2 Nov 2020 113,865 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sills corroded but not excessively

Pass 28 Oct 2019 109,458 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 104,124 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

both rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2018 104,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 90,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,244 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,939 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,416 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 46,657 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,657 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,971 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 YYT is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

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

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