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YS08 AEL

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,742 mi
Last recorded53,742 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 AEL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 53,742 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 52,927 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 51,896 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 50,207 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 48,760 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 48,746 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 46,709 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 42,080 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,602 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,448 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,375 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 20,949 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 17,686 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 14,376 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 11,614 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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YS08 AEL is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc 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 YS08 AEL, 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

How do I check the history of YS08 AEL?

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What year was YS08 AEL registered?

YS08 AEL is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is YS08 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 AEL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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