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YY08 SPV

2008 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,461 mi
Last recorded141,461 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 SPV
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 141,461 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very close corrosion / hole (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

play in nearside/offside rear wheel bearings

some fluctuation and imbalance rear foot brakes

stone chip in windscreen

very heavy surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas / suspension components inc vehicle chassis

Fail 21 Jul 2025 141,461 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very close corrosion / hole (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

play in nearside/offside rear wheel bearings

some fluctuation and imbalance rear foot brakes

stone chip in windscreen

very heavy surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas / suspension components inc vehicle chassis

Pass 17 Jul 2024 139,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play nearside/offside rear wheel bearings and with slight noise rear axle

some damage nearside rear lamp unit

stone chip in windscreen

very heavy surface corrosion in vehicle chassis,none prescribed areas and suspension components

heavy corrosion/holes in most body mounting areas but overall security is not significantly reduced in vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2024 139,072 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play nearside/offside rear wheel bearings and with slight noise rear axle

some damage nearside rear lamp unit

stone chip in windscreen

very heavy surface corrosion in vehicle chassis,none prescribed areas and suspension components

heavy corrosion/holes in most body mounting areas but overall security is not significantly reduced in vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2023 136,961 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security most (6.2.2 (d) (i))

attention to security offside door mirror unit

heavy surface corrosion in vehicle chassis

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2022 133,994 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside / offside front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Jul 2022 133,994 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside / offside front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2021 129,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front too centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed areas / body mountings and suspension components

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Aug 2021 129,981 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake performance not tested foot brakes, due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front too rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

stone chip in windscreen

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front too centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heavy surface corrosion in prescribed areas / body mountings and suspension components

Pass 24 Jul 2020 125,735 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded.

Slight play all steering joints.

Slight play both rear wheel bearings.

vehicle underbody heavily corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 122,508 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

crack in nsr lamp but not showing white light to rear

Pass 25 Jul 2018 113,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jul 2018 113,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jul 2017 106,208 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished.

Slight blow from centre exhaust.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 106,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished.

Slight blow from centre exhaust.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,368 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 89,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 80,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,276 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,556 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,344 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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YY08 SPV is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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