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YY08 DVP

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,487 mi
Last recorded195,487 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 DVP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 195,487 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 192,808 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 191,245 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 189,352 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 187,406 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 186,360 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 186,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 184,014 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 182,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 182,267 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 178,168 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 166,086 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Fail 23 May 2016 166,079 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 22 May 2015 155,402 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 134,263 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 134,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 124,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 124,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 111,382 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 111,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DVP is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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