2007 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · FP07 UJZ

The Ford Ranger passed its most recent MOT on 30 June 2023 at 124,159 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy at that point. The maintenance trend shows a brief period of instability followed by resolution. In June 2023 the vehicle failed three consecutive tests on 8, 19 and 30 June at 123,842, 124,046 and 124,159 miles respectively, yet each failure listed no defects, and the final attempt that day secured a pass. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation anomalies at the test centre rather than escalating mechanical decay. Recorded mileage rose from 113,208 at the June 2022 pass to 124,159 by June 2023, an annual gain of roughly 11,000 miles against a lifetime average near 6,500. The jump indicates heavier-than-typical use in that twelfth month. Beyond that window the file is sparse, with only the 2022 and 2023 entries present, so no long-term wear curve can be drawn from the supplied data. Because no advisories or defects appear across any test, the buyer should still treat the 19-year-old chassis with suspicion. The Ranger's age and 124,159 miles put suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and structural underbody members at risk of corrosion even where the tester logged nothing. A physical inspection must check for rust on frame rails and mounting points, verify brake caliper operation, and confirm drivetrain gaiters and exhaust emissions remain sound. Previous owners kept the visible MOT record clean, but three same-month failures in 2023 hint at either poor test preparation or clerical error rather than neglected servicing. Given the lack of recorded faults, the truck shows no documented worsening trend, yet a pre-purchase check underneath remains essential before commitment.