2016 Ford Ranger 3.2L Diesel · ST 1642

The Ford Ranger presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT test on 15 October 2025 at 81,382 miles, where the tester recorded no defects or advisories. Maintenance trend across the available history stays stable, with passes logged on 13 October 2022 at 69,663 miles, 2 October 2023 at 73,449 miles, and 17 October 2024 at 77,732 miles. The single failure on 15 October 2024 at identical mileage of 77,732 miles carries no listed defects, suggesting an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a worsening condition. Mileage accumulation reflects light use for a ten-year-old vehicle. From the October 2022 test at 69,663 miles to the October 2023 test at 73,449 miles the Ranger covered 3,786 miles. The subsequent year to October 2024 added 4,283 miles, and the latest test shows a further 3,650 miles to 81,382. Annual averages sit near 8,100 miles, typical for private use. The record remains sparse but clean, with no advisories on suspension, brakes, or emissions across five tests. Previous owners sustained testing discipline, though the unexplained fail two days before the October 2024 pass warrants verification against DVSA failure reasons. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and mechanical components that MOT entries do not detail. The tester flagged no corrosion, yet chassis rails and suspension mounts on a 2016 pickup demand visual checks for rust perforation. Examine front suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue, and rear leaf spring hangers for cracks. Measure brake disc thickness and caliper operation despite absence of binding reports. Verify exhaust emissions under load given the diesel powertrain. The clean advisory sheet does not exempt the vehicle from wear inherent to age. Inspect tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, though no failures surfaced. Confirm the reason for the October 2024 rejection to ensure no hidden fault escaped documentation. Overall the evidence supports a stable, lightly used example pending corroboration of that anomaly.