2008 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · ML08 OLJ
2008 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,408 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML08 OLJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2022
- 126,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML08 OLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Ranger (ML08 OLJ) between March 2011 and December 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2022 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine unable to check due to rear exhaust detache”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
ML08 OLJ Mileage History
- 30/03/201117,157 mi
- 27/03/201224,092 mi+6,935 mi
- 27/03/201330,686 mi+6,594 mi
- 04/03/201436,358 mi+5,672 mi
- 03/09/201544,205 mi+7,847 mi
- 07/09/201544,208 mi+3 mi
- 14/09/201649,684 mi+5,476 mi
- 16/09/201772,289 mi+22,605 mi
- 13/12/201793,451 mi+21,162 mi
- 15/01/201873,467 mi-19,984 mi
- 14/01/201996,398 mi+22,931 mi
- 23/10/2020113,082 mi+16,684 mi
- 04/11/2021113,637 mi+555 mi
- 05/12/2022126,408 mi+12,771 mi
Average of roughly 9,349 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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