2014 Ford Ranger 2.2L Diesel · LS14 MSS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a fluctuating trend regarding mechanical and electrical components. While it passed its latest test in April 2026 at 107,681 miles, it had failed just two days prior due to an inoperative engine management light and an exhaust leak. The persistence of the minor exhaust leak and defective headlamp lenses into the most recent pass suggests that the owner is addressing only the minimum faults required to secure an MOT certificate rather than performing preventative maintenance on emissions-related systems. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year over its twelve-year life. The vehicle covered roughly 7,000 miles between May 2024 and April 2025, and another 6,600 miles between April 2025 and April 2026. This steady accumulation indicates the truck is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber-based components, though it is evidenced by the failures seen in the suspension assembly. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the April 2025 failure revealed fractured coil springs and play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint. While these were reportedly rectified to allow a subsequent pass, the simultaneous failure of both springs suggests significant stress on the front end or age-related fatigue of the metal components. Furthermore, the April 2026 failure regarding an inoperative engine management light is a significant concern; a diagnostic scan should be performed to ensure there are no hidden fault codes related to engine emissions that were masked by simply replacing a bulb or sensor.