2012 Ford Ranger 2.2L Diesel · N8 MHE

The most recent MOT on 18 December 2025 recorded a failure, with both rear leaf springs corroded, the nearside front suspension‑arm ball joint showing slight play, and an ABS warning lamp fault. This places the vehicle in a non‑road‑worthy condition at the time of the test. Compared with the 20 June 2024 pass, the defect profile has expanded, indicating a worsening maintenance trend. At the 18 December 2025 test the odometer read 131,979 miles, up from 129,342 miles on 20 June 2024 and 124,287 miles on 17 January 2023. The vehicle has accumulated roughly 5,600 miles over the last 18 months, averaging under 4,000 miles per year, which is below the typical 9‑10 k‑mile annual usage for a 14‑year‑old model. The mileage record shows no large gaps, suggesting consistent, moderate use rather than prolonged storage. A prospective buyer should give priority to the rear leaf‑spring corrosion; replacement or reinforcement may be required to preserve chassis integrity. The nearside front ball‑joint play and the slight play noted on the off‑side front track‑rod end merit a thorough inspection of all front suspension bushes, ball joints and coil springs for wear or looseness. The ABS fault flagged on the latest test warrants a diagnostic scan of the ABS sensor and wiring, as well as a functional brake test. The 2024‑06‑20 record highlighted thin front brake pads, and the 2023‑01 entries listed multiple tyre side‑wall damage, an oil leak, a missing rear wheel‑arch fixing and a high handbrake level. Verify the condition of the brake discs, replace pads if needed, confirm the source of any oil seepage, and inspect tyre sidewalls for cracks or bulges. Confirm that the handbrake engages firmly and that the rear wheel‑arch fixing is reinstated. Addressing these items will be essential before the vehicle can be considered reliably road‑worthy.