2011 Ford Ranger 2.5L Diesel · SV11 AHZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, following a clean MOT pass on January 17 2025 at 87,382 miles. While the history shows two instances of failure, these were rectified immediately as evidenced by the passes following days of the failures. The lack of recorded advisories in the most recent test suggests that the mechanical and structural components currently meet the minimum legal standards for road-use safety, with no evidence of progressive degradation or recurring mechanical faults. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,825 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between September 2022 at 77,547 miles and November 2023 at 80,613 miles, where the vehicle covered only 3,000 miles in fourteen months. The more recent interval of 449 miles between December 2024 and January 2025 indicates the truck is currently used very sparingly. This consistently low annual mileage often correlates with age-related wear rather than mechanical fatigue. A buyer should focus on rubber-based components and fluid integrity during a physical inspection. Because the vehicle sits for extended periods, suspension bushes, split boots, and tyres may suffer from dry rot or cracking despite the low mileage. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or seized calipers, which are common issues on low-use vehicles that are not driven regularly. Given the age of the Ranger, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the chassis remains essential to ensure the low mileage has not masked the vehicle's overall integrity.