2008 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · NM57 ADZ
2008 Ford Ranger (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 117,441 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,441 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.
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.
NM57 ADZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 117,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM57 ADZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Ranger (NM57 ADZ) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”.
NM57 ADZ Mileage History
- 21/10/202291,589 mi
- 20/10/2023100,756 mi+9,167 mi
- 25/10/2024109,847 mi+9,091 mi
- 27/10/2025117,329 mi+7,482 mi
- 05/11/2025117,441 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 8,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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