FORD RANGER2014 · 2.2L Diesel

The Ford Ranger presented a current roadworthy status at its most recent examination on 25 October 2025, approximately nine months before the present evaluation date, where the tester passed the vehicle at 132,142 miles with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the supplied history remains stable, showing no mechanical advisories or worsening conditions. The earlier failure on 15 October 2025 at 132,139 miles listed no defects, and the subsequent pass ten days later confirms the absence of latent faults. This pattern repeats from October 2024, when a fail with no defects on 9 October at 127,170 miles preceded a clean pass on 15 October at 127,341 miles. Mileage accumulation sits broadly in line with the vehicle's twelve-year lifespan, averaging near 11,000 miles per annum, yet the recent record shows a decelerating trend. From the 16 October 2023 pass at 120,277 miles, the odometer advanced 7,064 miles to the October 2024 pass and only 4,801 miles to the October 2025 pass. Annual testing intervals are consistent, leaving no significant gaps. The sparse five-entry history carries zero recorded defects, implying either diligent upkeep or minimal scrutiny, though the twin fail-pass cycles with empty defect lists suggest administrative or presentational non-conformities rather than skipped mechanical care. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural and mechanical components typical for a high-mileage pickup of this vintage. The DVSA entries flag no corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers or brake disc wear, but the Ranger's chassis architecture is susceptible to structural rust after a decade of service. Examine the underbody, subframes and load anchors for perforation. Verify the rear suspension leaf springs and front wishbone bushes for degradation, and test brake calipers for free movement. The unexplained fails with no defects warrant a check of the vehicle's compliance paperwork to rule out repeated minor non-mechanical rejections.