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YY08 DVO

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,595 mi
Last recorded135,595 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 DVO
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 135,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 128,195 miles

General corrosion to main chassis and vehicle underside

General corrosion to vehicle suspension

Pass 1 Mar 2023 123,887 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 123,887 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 118,286 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,769 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 111,769 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 104,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 103,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,735 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 96,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 91,493 miles

rear brake pipes all corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 91,385 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front damper play in ball joint

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,731 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 80,731 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 May 2014 72,335 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 72,335 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 59,529 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 59,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 49,660 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 34,282 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 34,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YY08 DVO is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YY08 DVO, 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 YY08 DVO registered?

YY08 DVO is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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