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YS57 ZSY

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,235 mi
Last recorded171,235 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 ZSY
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 171,235 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 171,232 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Drop arm joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 136,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 129,577 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 123,646 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 123,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 120,537 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 116,633 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 116,629 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,073 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 112,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,486 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,451 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,947 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,147 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,423 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,536 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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YS57 ZSY is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS57 ZSY, 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 YS57 ZSY registered?

YS57 ZSY is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YS57 ZSY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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