2008 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · KX08 FJU
2008 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 167,570 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- 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.
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KX08 FJU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 28/12/2023
- 167,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
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KX08 FJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Ranger (KX08 FJU) between January 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Rear mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive corrosion around rear suspension (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
KX08 FJU Mileage History
- 27/01/2022161,018 mi
- 18/01/2023164,737 mi+3,719 mi
- 18/01/2023164,737 mi
- 28/12/2023167,570 mi+2,833 mi
Average of roughly 3,419 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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