2023 Ford Ranger 2.0L Diesel · VU71 BWF
2023 Ford Ranger (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jun 2023. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU71 BWF Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 06/06/2027
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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