2020 Ford Ranger 2.0L Diesel · A29 ACB
2020 Ford Ranger (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 61,363 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A29 ACB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 61,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A29 ACB 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 2020 Ford Ranger (A29 ACB) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
A29 ACB Mileage History
- 26/09/202315,416 mi
- 29/09/202315,434 mi+18 mi
- 11/10/202315,704 mi+270 mi
- 11/10/202443,211 mi+27,507 mi
- 02/10/202561,363 mi+18,152 mi
Average of roughly 22,773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Ranger (T6)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FORD RANGER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2020 model year cars.
- Common-Rail Fuel Injector Failure and RecallSerious
Both early 2.2 and 3.2 Duratorq diesels and early 2.0 EcoBlue engines suffer from injector failure. In 2015, Ford recalled nearly 14,000 UK Rangers for faulty injector batches that caused engines to cut out without warning while driving. Failed injectors suffer from high leak-back rates or internal nozzle jamming, leading to cylinder bore wash, uneven fueling, violent knocking, and melted pistons.
- Manual and Automatic Transmission Shudder and Shift FaultsModerate
Manual T6 Rangers frequently suffer from stiff third-gear selection, worn synchromesh rings, and dual-mass flywheel rattle under heavy towing. Automatic variants (6R80 6-speed and later 10R80 10-speed) can exhibit harsh low-speed shifting, gear slip flare, and torque converter shudder. In addition, an official recall addressed gearshift selector cables that could unclip and foul the rear driveshaft.
- Chassis Box Section Corrosion and Rear Spring Hanger RotSerious
The T6 Ranger features a fully boxed steel ladder chassis that readily traps road salt, farm slurry, and abrasive mud washed into internal frame openings. Without regular high-pressure flushing and cavity rustproofing, the metal corrodes from the inside out. Structural rot attacks the rear spring hanger brackets, spare wheel cross-member, and chassis rails around the fuel tank, causing catastrophic MOT structural failure.
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