2018 Ford Ranger 3.2L Diesel · SV18 ACL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean MOT history in its most recent successful inspection. The June 2025 test at 50,367 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. While the vehicle failed a test three days prior on 23 June 2025 at 50,363 miles, the lack of recorded defects for that failure suggests a minor clerical error or a non-mechanical failure that was rectified immediately. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. The progression from 28,386 miles in June 2022 to 50,367 miles in June 2025 shows steady, predictable usage rather than long periods of inactivity or excessive heavy-duty operation. This consistent usage pattern typically suggests the vehicle has been driven regularly enough to prevent significant degradation of seals and fluids. Given the absence of advisories regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs across the last four years of testing, the vehicle appears well-maintained from a regulatory standpoint. However, the jump from 35,615 miles in 2023 to 44,460 miles in 2024 indicates a slight increase in annual mileage compared to previous years. A physical inspection should focus on checking for underside corrosion and the condition of the chassis, particularly as the vehicle enters its eighth year of service. A buyer should specifically examine the condition of the brake calipers and pads, alongside the tyre tread depth, as these consumables are not explicitly detailed in the clean MOT history. While the electronic records suggest a reliable maintenance trend, a manual check of the suspension components and steering linkage is advised to ensure no minor play has developed between the recorded test intervals.