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YY08 SVC

2008 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,987 mi
Last recorded164,987 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 SVC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 164,987 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 163,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

o/s n/s outrigers corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2022 163,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

o/s n/s outrigers corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 162,025 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 162,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 158,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 158,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 151,013 miles

underside dirty

Fail 13 Jul 2018 151,013 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings both front steering body mounted arms (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar attachment likely to become detached trailer and electric hook up sockets (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

underside dirty

Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,402 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,557 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 115,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,765 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 93,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 71,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 60,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,887 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,054 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 SVC is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SVC, 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 SVC is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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