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CM04 COB

2004 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,237 mi
Last recorded84,237 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM04 COB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 84,237 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

pas pipes corroding

Fail 27 May 2026 84,237 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

pas pipes corroding

Pass 27 May 2025 81,592 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear covered in paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 81,582 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front cross member and radiator support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear covered in paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 80,555 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 79,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,751 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2009 76,083 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,242 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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CM04 COB is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,064 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 CM04 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 22 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CM04 COB registered?

CM04 COB is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is CM04 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM04 COB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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