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YR08 ZVK

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

282,781 mi
Last recorded282,781 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 282,781 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 282,781 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction x1 item (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 275,828 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2020 275,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2019 257,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 256,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear main brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 245,767 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 245,765 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 244,176 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 243,294 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 243,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 232,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2014 223,757 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 197,058 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 160,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 125,945 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 ZVK 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 68.8%.

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 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 ZVK, 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 ZVK registered?

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

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