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VS04 COB

2011 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,595 mi
Last recorded170,595 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ranger84,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS04 COB
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2025 170,595 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens cover missing but not affecting light output

Pass 23 Nov 2024 165,942 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens broken (clear outter lens)

Pass 18 Nov 2023 158,736 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 149,702 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aii four tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 137,429 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 134,744 miles

Nearside Front Slight play on steering arm ball joints

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play on steering arm ball joints

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 127,220 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,090 miles

Front steering slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,834 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,723 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,102 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,017 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,191 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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VS04 COB is a 2011 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 84,999 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 VS04 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 15 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VS04 COB registered?

VS04 COB is a 2011 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is VS04 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VS04 COB shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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