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YS08 HMU

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,150 mi
Last recorded112,150 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 HMU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 112,150 miles

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2025 112,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.24m-1 reading limit .65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 107,787 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 107,708 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 100,971 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,216 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 94,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 94,214 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,879 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 89,564 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 87,629 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,586 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody corroding in various places

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,357 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 84,354 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine managment lamp on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 81,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 66,745 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 51,306 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 51,306 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HMU is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS08 HMU, 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 YS08 HMU registered?

YS08 HMU is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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