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2018 Ford Ranger 3.2L Diesel · PF18 AAU

PF18 AAU

2018 Ford Ranger (3.2L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 94,089 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
FORD RANGER
Year / Origin
2018 · Preston
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 04 Jun 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
94,089 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04 Jun 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
3198cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This Ford Ranger demonstrates an exceptionally stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent MOT on 28 May 2025 at 84,144 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of five consecutive years of passes without a single failure or advisory, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a high standard. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for an eight year old utility vehicle. Between the first recorded test on 4 June 2021 at 40,897 miles and the most recent test in May 2025, the vehicle covered 43,247 miles. This averages roughly 10,800 miles per year, showing regular use rather than prolonged periods of standing, which helps prevent seals from perishing and brakes from seizing. The absence of any advisories over a four year period is rare for a vehicle of this age and type. There are no recorded issues regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc corrosion. The lack of flagged structural integrity issues or exhaust emission failures suggests the chassis and engine have been well cared for. A physical inspection should still focus on common Ranger vulnerabilities that MOT testers might overlook if they are not critical failures. Check the chassis rails for surface corrosion and inspect the drivetrain components for leaks. Given the consistent mileage, verify the current depth of the tyre treads and the condition of the brake pads, as these consumables will have worn naturally despite the clean MOT record.

PF18 AAU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
  • 94,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
78
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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PF18 AAU Mileage History

  1. 19/05/202361,575 mi
  2. 22/05/202472,614 mi+11,039 mi
  3. 28/05/202584,144 mi+11,530 mi
  4. 21/05/202694,085 mi+9,941 mi
  5. 28/05/202694,089 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 10,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

PF18 AAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 13:32
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Ranger (PF18 AAU) between May 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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