2008 Ford Ranger 3.0L Diesel · E17 WDJ
2008 Ford Ranger (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 134,459 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
E17 WDJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 134,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E17 WDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Ranger (E17 WDJ) between March 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
E17 WDJ Mileage History
- 10/03/201132,086 mi
- 14/03/201240,315 mi+8,229 mi
- 23/03/201356,883 mi+16,568 mi
- 23/03/201356,883 mi
- 17/09/201463,995 mi+7,112 mi
- 29/04/201564,032 mi+37 mi
- 21/04/201672,417 mi+8,385 mi
- 25/04/201780,366 mi+7,949 mi
- 20/04/201889,641 mi+9,275 mi
- 16/04/201997,586 mi+7,945 mi
- 03/11/2020105,377 mi+7,791 mi
- 05/11/2020105,379 mi+2 mi
- 04/11/2021112,223 mi+6,844 mi
- 08/11/2022118,036 mi+5,813 mi
- 11/11/2022118,041 mi+5 mi
- 13/11/2023123,863 mi+5,822 mi
- 13/11/2023123,863 mi
- 14/11/2024128,980 mi+5,117 mi
- 27/11/2025134,459 mi+5,479 mi
- 27/11/2025134,459 mi
Average of roughly 6,955 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Ford Ford Ranger Mk5 (P703)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (E17W Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as E17WDJ.
RENAULT
CLIO
PEUGEOT
RCZ
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
KIA
EV4 GT-LINE
TOYOTA
AYGO
JAGUAR
S-TYPE
TRIUMPH
ROCKET 111 TOURING
FORD
TRANSIT CUSTOM 280LMTD EBLUE A
MG
HS TROPHY HEV AUTO
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
HYUNDAI
I20 ULTIMATE T-GDI
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
FORD RANGER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.