2018 Ford Ranger 2.2L Diesel · SA18 YNH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in early September 2025 at 123,741 miles resulted in a failure due to a torn central prop shaft CV boot and a worn offside front tyre. While the vehicle passed upon immediate retest, the recurrence of drivetrain-related failures suggests that components are only being addressed once they reach a point of failure during the annual inspection. The Ranger shows a high mileage profile for its eight-year age, averaging approximately 15,500 miles per year. Between September 2023 and September 2025, the vehicle covered 23,591 miles, indicating consistent and heavy usage likely associated with commercial or trade work. This high mileage puts significant stress on the heavy-duty suspension components and drivetrain. The clean record from the September 2024 test at 113,494 miles stands as an anomaly, as the subsequent failures in 2025 highlight the accelerated wear expected from such high-mileage operation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the drivetrain, specifically checking all CV boots for tearing or grease leakage, as the history shows issues with both the outer drive shaft boot in 2023 and the central prop shaft boot in 2025. The suspension also requires close scrutiny, particularly the anti-roll bar linkages and bushes, which have previously been flagged for being insecure. Given the uneven wear noted on the offside front inner tyre in 2025, a professional alignment check is necessary to ensure that steering geometry issues are not causing premature tyre degradation.