2020 Ford Ranger 2.0L Diesel · EJ70 EWJ
2020 Ford Ranger (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 48,225 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ70 EWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 48,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ70 EWJ 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 (EJ70 EWJ) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
EJ70 EWJ Mileage History
- 25/09/202328,336 mi
- 28/09/202328,336 mi
- 30/10/202437,737 mi+9,401 mi
- 07/11/202548,225 mi+10,488 mi
- 07/11/202548,225 mi
Average of roughly 9,382 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 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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