2017 Ford Ranger 2.2L Diesel · EX67 YUG

This Ford Ranger presents an exceptionally clean roadworthiness record, with four consecutive passes and no defects or advisories recorded across its entire documented MOT history. The single blemish is a failed test on 19 November 2024, which is notable because no defects were recorded against it, and the vehicle passed cleanly just eight days later on 27 November 2024. A failure with no listed defect items is unusual and can sometimes reflect an administrative issue, an aborted test, or a presentation problem such as an illegible registration plate or missing documentation rather than a mechanical fault. The most recent examination on 27 November 2025 was another clean pass, so the overall trend is stable and reassuring, though the buyer should ask the seller directly what prompted that November 2024 failure, since the DVSA record itself offers no explanation. At 83,281 miles over roughly nine years, the Ranger has accumulated around 9,250 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this type and suggests regular, consistent use rather than prolonged standing or excessive commercial punishment. There are no gaps in the annual testing sequence, with tests falling reliably each November, so there is no evidence of the vehicle being laid up off the road for extended periods. For a body-on-frame pickup, steady use at this rate is generally preferable to very low mileage, as it keeps drivetrain seals, brake components, and suspension joints exercised, while remaining well short of the high-mileage territory where turbochargers, dual-mass flywheels, and automatic transmission wear become pressing concerns. Because the MOT history flags no specific defects, the buyer's inspection should focus on the areas where Rangers of this age and type typically wear, even when testers have found nothing actionable. On the test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over broken surfaces, which can indicate worn anti-roll bar links, ball joints, or tired shock absorbers, and check for any steering wander or vagueness at speed, as leaf-sprung live-axle rear ends can develop worn bushes and shackle wear. Apply the brakes firmly from speed to feel for pedal judder suggesting warped discs, and confirm the vehicle tracks straight without pulling under braking, which would point to a binding caliper. Given the Ranger's working-vehicle design, a thorough underside inspection is strongly advised even with a spotless MOT record: examine the chassis rails, rear spring hangers, and body mounts for corrosion, particularly if the truck has seen towing, off-road, or load-carrying duty. Check for oil misting around the engine sump, gearbox, and rear axle seals, and verify that four-wheel-drive engagement, if fitted, operates smoothly without grinding. Request evidence of regular servicing, particularly oil changes and timing belt or wet belt maintenance where applicable to the engine variant, since the clean MOT record confirms roadworthiness at test points but says nothing about the servicing regime between them.