Official DVLA Record

1978 Ford Ranger 2.3L Diesel · CLX 355T

CLX 355T

1978 Ford Ranger (2.3L, diesel). First registered 05/10/1978. Recorded mileage 13,276 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD RANGER
Year / Origin
1978 · Cardiff
MOT Status
Valid until 30/08/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
13,276 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/08/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1978
Engine
2300cc

CLX 355T Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2022
  • 13,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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CLX 355T Mileage History

  1. 31/08/202111,020 mi
  2. 19/08/202213,276 mi+2,256 mi
  3. 19/08/202213,276 mi

Average of roughly 2,336 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

CLX 355T MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Ford Ranger (CLX 355T) between August 2021 and August 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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