2020 Ford Ranger 3.2L Diesel · ST20 AAZ
2020 Ford Ranger (3.2L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 84,155 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST20 AAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 84,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST20 AAZ 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 (ST20 AAZ) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
ST20 AAZ Mileage History
- 18/03/202452,903 mi
- 18/03/202569,777 mi+16,874 mi
- 07/04/202569,799 mi+22 mi
- 30/03/202684,150 mi+14,351 mi
- 09/04/202684,155 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 15,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Ranger (T6)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FORD RANGER Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2020 model year cars.
- 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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