2005 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · AD54 WFG

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a consistent history of passes over the last five years. The most recent test conducted in March 2026 at 55,799 miles identified minor issues including a deteriorated front registration plate and a broken central exhaust silencer mount. While these did not result in a failure, they indicate the beginning of wear-related degradation on peripheral components after a period of perfectly clean records seen in the previous three tests. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,657 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between February 2022 and February 2023, where the vehicle covered only 1,312 miles in twelve months. However, usage increased sharply between February 2024 and March 2026, with 21,922 miles recorded in two years. This erratic usage pattern suggests the vehicle may sit for long periods, which often leads to the drying of rubber-based components and fluid degradation despite the low figures on the odometer. A buyer should physically inspect the structural integrity of the chassis and frame, as low-mileage older vehicles are prone to hidden corrosion that MOT tests may not fully catch. The broken exhaust mount noted in 2026 suggests that rubber hangers and metal brackets are becoming brittle due to age rather than wear. Given the long periods of inactivity, check the brake calipers for seized pistons and the suspension bushes for perished, as these components often suffer from dry rot and cracking when a vehicle remains stationary for extended durations.