2023 Ford Ranger Diesel · AJ72 VDP
2023 Ford Ranger (diesel). First registered 03 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- —
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ72 VDP Key Findings
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MOT Status
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Known faults for Ford Ford Ranger Mk5 (P703)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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