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YR08 YYX

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,632 mi
Last recorded118,632 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YYX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 118,632 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 113,302 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 108,283 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 on T joiner before load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 101,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,806 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 87,988 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 87,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,150 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,419 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,433 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,222 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 63,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 54,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,351 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,734 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 41,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,476 miles

Slight corrosion in O/S front brake disc

Underbody damage in O/S front

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 YYX is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR08 YYX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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