2018 Ford Ranger 3.2L Diesel · EM61 SAM
2018 Ford Ranger (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 74,787 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD RANGER
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EM61 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 74,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM61 SAM 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 2018 Ford Ranger (EM61 SAM) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
EM61 SAM Mileage History
- 16/03/202343,828 mi
- 16/03/202343,828 mi
- 13/03/202449,289 mi+5,461 mi
- 01/04/202560,326 mi+11,037 mi
- 30/03/202674,787 mi+14,461 mi
Average of roughly 10,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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