2023 Ford Ranger 2.0L Diesel · BD23 FGO
2023 Ford Ranger (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 21,818 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD23 FGO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 21,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD23 FGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2023 Ford Ranger (BD23 FGO) between March 2026 and March 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
BD23 FGO Mileage History
- 20/03/202621,818 mi
- 20/03/202621,818 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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