2023 Ford Ranger 2.0L Diesel · GU23 XZG
2023 Ford Ranger (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 100,411 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU23 XZG Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/03/2026
- 100,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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GU23 XZG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2023 Ford Ranger (GU23 XZG) between March 2026 and March 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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