2010 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · AV60 KKH

The 2010 Ford Ranger holds a valid MOT pass dated 16 July 2025 at 71,460 miles, though the record reveals a mixed maintenance picture. The vehicle failed the previous day on 15 July 2024 at 71,448 miles for excessive exhaust emissions, an offside rear body panel corrosion risk likely to cause injury, and a nearside front lower shock absorber with an excessively worn bush. All underside areas were flagged as slightly corroded, with welding repairs noted as covered in underseal. The tester also flagged corrosion to the front integral body structure in July 2024 at 68,431 miles, though structural rigidity was not deemed significantly reduced at that stage. Wheel bearing wear has appeared repeatedly across multiple tests, with slight play noted on both rear bearings in 2024 and a noisy nearside rear bearing recorded in 2023. Suspension ball joint dust covers were severely deteriorated on both front lower arms in 2024, and the nearside front service brake was flagged as binding in 2023. The trend is neither clearly improving nor worsening; rather, it points to a vehicle that has had intermittent attention, with some items addressed between tests while underlying corrosion and wear persist. The recorded mileage of 71,460 over approximately 16 years equates to roughly 4,466 miles per year, which is notably low for a working pickup of this age. The mileage progression shows 61,956 miles in October 2022, 64,921 in July 2023, 68,431 in July 2024, and 71,448 in July 2025, indicating a gradual increase of around 3,000 to 3,500 miles per year in recent years after a period of very light use. The narrow gap between the July 2025 fail and pass, just 12 miles apart, suggests the emissions and bodywork defects were rectified quickly, but the underlying corrosion advisories remained. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the structural condition of the chassis rails, cab mounting points, and underside welding repairs. The repeated advisories on corrosion, combined with underseal-covered welding, warrant a thorough inspection of the vehicle on a ramp to assess whether the repairs are sound or masking deeper deterioration. The front suspension requires scrutiny given the worn shock absorber bush and degraded ball joint dust covers, which if left unaddressed can lead to accelerated wear on ball joints themselves. Both rear wheel bearings have shown progressive wear across multiple tests, so any roughness or play should be checked under load. The binding nearside front brake noted in 2023 may indicate a sticking caliper or collapsed brake hose, and the handbrake and parking brake linkage should be tested for full release. Exhaust emissions were the primary failure reason in July 2025, suggesting a combustion or catalyst efficiency issue that may recur. A buyer should verify the condition of the catalytic converter, lambda sensors, and check for any exhaust leaks upstream of the emissions sampling point. Tyre wear patterns, particularly on the rear axle, have been flagged before and should be inspected for uneven wear that could indicate alignment or suspension geometry faults. Overall, the vehicle presents as a lightly used example with recurring but manageable defects, provided the structural corrosion and suspension wear are properly assessed before purchase.