2008 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · FJ08 ZBU
2008 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 31,910 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ08 ZBU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2018
- 31,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ08 ZBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Ranger (FJ08 ZBU) between April 2011 and April 2018.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 April 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)”.
FJ08 ZBU Mileage History
- 13/04/201112,101 mi
- 17/04/201216,423 mi+4,322 mi
- 12/04/201318,251 mi+1,828 mi
- 11/04/201420,093 mi+1,842 mi
- 22/04/201521,904 mi+1,811 mi
- 22/04/201623,274 mi+1,370 mi
- 18/04/201725,916 mi+2,642 mi
- 16/04/201831,910 mi+5,994 mi
- 18/04/201831,910 mi
Average of roughly 2,824 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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