2022 Ford Ranger 2.0L Diesel · HSS 400F

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the Ranger passed its test on 25 November 2025 at 65,829 miles, this followed a major failure just two days prior. The record from the previous day identified a fractured nearside front coil spring and excessively worn ball joints. Although these issues were seemingly rectified, the continued presence of thin nearside front brake pads suggests that the owner only addressed mechanical faults once they reached the point of legal failure. At 65,829 miles over approximately four years, this vehicle has covered a high annual average of roughly 16,500 miles. This level of usage suggests a consistent commercial or heavy motorway application, which accelerates the wear rate on suspension components and braking systems. The narrow mileage gap between the failure on 24 November and the pass on 25 November shows that the necessary repairs were performed quickly to meet the MOT deadline, rather than as part of a scheduled service interval. A prospective buyer must personally scrutinise the front suspension geometry to ensure the repairs following the November failure were thorough. The offside front ball joint was flagged with slight play during the passing test, indicating that while the catastrophic nearside spring was replaced, other components are already nearing the end of their service life. You should also inspect the brake discs for scoring or uneven wear, as the report of thin pads often correlates with damage to the rotors. Given the high mileage and the nature of the recorded faults, a comprehensive check of rubber bushings and control arms is advisable to identify further impending degradation.