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YT58 DOA

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

165,821 mi
Last recorded165,821 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 DOA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 165,821 miles

o/side rear weld repaired

Pass 10 Mar 2025 165,703 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 165,703 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 163,006 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 162,994 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 160,493 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 159,772 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE BROKEN FROM CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 26 Jul 2022 149,166 miles

advised back plates missing fronts

advised chip in screen

advised front link rod bushes split

advised front shock bushes top perished

advised nsr hub bearing slight play

advised rusty under side

advised sill slight corrosion places

advised slight play osr hub bearing

advised steering box weaping

Fail 26 Jul 2022 149,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

advised back plates missing fronts

advised chip in screen

advised front link rod bushes split

advised front shock bushes top perished

advised nsr hub bearing slight play

advised rusty under side

advised sill slight corrosion places

advised slight play osr hub bearing

advised steering box weaping

Fail 11 Jul 2022 148,886 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working incorrect colure effects outher lamps (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

advised chip in screen

advised play both rear hub bearings

advised rusty places

advised sill cover fitted

advised sill rusty

advised slight binding osf brake

advised steering box weaping

Pass 12 Jul 2021 135,903 miles

advised axel brake pipes slight corrosion places

advised chip in screen

advised front top shock mounts rubber split

advised nsr brake pipe slight corrosion plastic coating

advised o/s/r tyre getting low

advised slight play both rear hub bearing

advised very rusty under side places

Fail 15 Jun 2021 135,068 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil osf (2.1.1 (e) (i))

advised chip in screen

advised damaged osf mirror glass

advised osr tyre getting low tread

advised very rusty underside in lots places

Pass 2 Jun 2020 118,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 118,714 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,820 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 111,820 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,028 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear flexi to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 88,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside mirror casing damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,881 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 76,881 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,573 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,953 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 51,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 40,478 miles

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

handbrake application uneven

Fail 4 Oct 2011 27,875 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 27,875 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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YT58 DOA is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YT58 DOA, 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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YT58 DOA is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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