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CJ08 COB

2008 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

171,603 mi
Last recorded171,603 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ranger90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ08 COB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 171,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off load valve x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 165,889 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 159,639 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 155,718 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 150,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 150,022 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 138,214 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 134,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 123,559 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 113,435 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,924 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,628 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,445 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,641 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 45,913 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,548 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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CJ08 COB is a 2008 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 90,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJ08 COB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CJ08 COB?

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What year was CJ08 COB registered?

CJ08 COB is a 2008 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CJ08 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ08 COB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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