2023 Ford Ranger 2.0L Diesel · EN72 LVC

The most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 shows the Ranger passed at 49,769 mi with no recorded defects. However, just two days earlier the vehicle failed an MOT at essentially the same mileage, listing four distinct issues: a nearside side‑repeater lens defect, an inoperative engine MIL (malfunction indicator lamp), and wear on both front brake discs (nearside and off‑side) described as “worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened”. The failure points to a clear pattern of front‑brake wear and an intermittent engine‑monitor fault. The brake‑disc comments appear on the same MOT that also recorded the MIL problem, suggesting that the vehicle’s braking system is already approaching the point where replacement may be needed. The fact that the MOT was passed only two days later indicates that the defects were likely remedied quickly – either the lens was replaced and the brake discs were either resurfaced or the wear was deemed acceptable after a re‑inspection. Nonetheless, the recurrence of brake‑disc wear and the engine‑light fault within a very short window signals a potential underlying issue that could re‑appear. The trend is therefore not clearly improving; the vehicle has shown a recent deterioration that was corrected just in time for the pass. Because the mileage is about 49,800 mi after roughly three years, the average of 16,600 mi per year is higher than typical for a lightly used three‑year‑old Ranger. This level of use can accelerate wear on consumables such as brake discs, pads, clutch (if manual), suspension bushings and drivetrain components. It does not, however, prove excessive abuse – it simply means the vehicle has been driven more than the average owner‑car of this age.