2010 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · LM10 ABZ

The 2010 Ford Ranger carries a valid roadworthy pass from the 22 May 2025 test at 147,666 miles, and the maintenance trend reads stable given that every DVSA entry since November 2022 logs no defects or advisories. Two fail results surface on 17 April 2025 at 147,642 miles and on 21 November 2022 at 127,720 miles, yet both show no recorded defects, pointing to administrative anomalies or uncaptured minor rectifications rather than mechanical decline. The recent pass confirms the vehicle met emissions and structural thresholds at its last examination. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for a 16-year-old vehicle. The record shows 127,720 miles on 21 November 2022, rising to 139,299 by 24 April 2024 across a 17-month gap that implies reduced running or a delayed test. From April 2024 to April 2025 the clock advanced 8,343 miles to 147,642, then a mere 24 miles separated the April fail from the May pass. Annual averages sit near 9,200 miles, and the sparse five-entry history lacks rapid accumulation or suspicious jumps. A clean advisory sheet does not exempt the buyer from hands-on checks. The tester flagged nothing on suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers, or corrosion, but the Ranger's age and 147k mileage make these components prime suspects. Inspect brake discs for scoring, probe chassis legs and bulkhead for structural rust, and verify the twin fail entries correspond to trivial items such as wiper blades or number-plate faults absent from the database. Previous owners kept basic test compliance, though the repeated same-day fail-pass cycles suggest paperwork rather than thorough mechanical care.