2016 Ford Ranger 3.2L Diesel · SB66 FSZ

The 2016 Ford Ranger presents a mixed maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT on 9 July 2025 passing at 70,338 miles but carrying two advisories for cuts in both rear tyres. These were not new issues. The same rear tyre cuts appeared in the failed test on 3 July 2025 at 70,170 miles, just six days earlier, suggesting the vehicle was presented for retest without replacing the tyres, relying on the damage not reaching the ply or cords. The trend is not clean. A failure for a dangerously cut offside front tyre, a damaged valve stem, and an exhaust leak in June 2024 at 57,015 miles points to a period of neglected basic upkeep. The record then shows a clean pass in December 2023 and again in July 2024, indicating some corrective work was done, but the recurring tyre damage in 2025 raises questions about how the vehicle is being driven and maintained now. The mileage pattern is unusual and warrants scrutiny. Between the clean pass on 20 December 2023 at 55,780 miles and the June 2024 failure at 57,015 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 1,235 miles in six months, a modest rate. Yet by July 2025, the odometer read 70,338 miles, meaning approximately 13,323 miles were added in just under thirteen months. That is a sharp acceleration in use, nearly double the annualised average of 7,034 miles typical for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the July 2024 pass at 57,033 miles and the July 2025 tests at over 70,000 miles is the most significant accumulation period on record. Buyers should verify whether this reflects genuine high-mileage use, a long commute pattern, or any discrepancy in the recorded figures. The recurring tyre faults are the most telling feature of this history. Cuts reaching the ply or cords on the offside front in June 2024, followed by persistent cuts on both rear tyres in July 2025, suggest the vehicle is regularly driven over sharp debris, poorly maintained roads, or loaded in a way that stresses the tyre sidewalls. A physical inspection should focus on the condition of all four tyre sidewalls, looking for fresh cuts, bulges, or sidewall deterioration that a static MOT check might not catch. The damaged nearside front valve stem flagged in 2024 also indicates tyre maintenance has been reactive rather than preventive. Check whether the valve stems have been replaced and whether the tyres are a reputable budget or premium brand, as cheaper rubber is more prone to sidewall damage. Beyond the tyres, the minor exhaust leak from the back box noted in June 2024 was not flagged in subsequent tests, so it may have been repaired. Still, a buyer should inspect the full exhaust system for fresh corrosion, particularly around the back box and centre section joints, given the vehicle's age and the sudden increase in mileage. With over 13,000 miles covered in a short window, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components deserve a thorough check. Look for uneven tyre wear patterns that could indicate worn tracking or damaged suspension linkages. The clean passes in 2023 and mid-2024 show the vehicle can pass without advisories, but the 2025 record suggests basic consumable care has slipped. A pre-purchase inspection should prioritise the tyres, exhaust integrity, and any signs of accelerated mechanical wear from the recent high-mileage period.