2016 Ford Ranger 3.2L Diesel · T90 MAU

The 2009 Audi Q7 currently holds a valid MOT certificate following the successful test on 20 May 2026 at 125,682 miles, yet the underlying maintenance trajectory shows a clear deterioration over the past year. The tester recorded multiple failures during the preceding attempt on 12 May 2026 at the identical odometer reading, specifically citing excessively corroded brake pipes and a holed nearside rear lower suspension arm. While the vehicle passed the subsequent inspection, the examiner retained primary defects for the corroded rear subframe, an active oil leak, and a severely degraded nearside front lower control arm dust cover. This pattern indicates deferred repairs rather than resolved mechanical issues, with corrosion progressing from surface degradation to structural compromise within a single annual cycle. Recorded usage aligns with typical expectations for a seventeen-year-old premium SUV, averaging approximately 7,400 miles annually across the documented period. The odometer advanced by 1,153 miles between the clean March 2025 test and the May 2026 inspections, confirming regular operation without extended storage periods. A notable twelve-month gap exists between the August 2023 test at 122,698 miles and the March 2025 entry at 124,529 miles, during which the handbrake barely satisfied regulatory limits before returning to a defect-free status. The absence of advisories or failures in the 2022 and 2025 records suggests periods of competent upkeep, though the rapid accumulation of corrosion-related faults in early 2026 reveals a sharp decline in preventative maintenance standards. Prospective buyers must prioritise a thorough underbody examination before committing to purchase. The repeated flagging of brake pipe corrosion and the holed rear wishbone demands immediate replacement of the affected suspension arms and pipework, as delayed intervention will accelerate frame fatigue and compromise steering geometry. Verify the extent of the rear subframe weakening and confirm whether the oil seepage originates from the valve cover gasket or camshaft seal, since untreated leaks degrade surrounding rubber mounts and electrical connectors. Inspect the nearside front lower control arm bushings and ball joint housing for play, given the severely torn dust cover allows abrasive contamination to enter the joint. Addressing these structural and hydraulic components requires specialist fabrication knowledge and genuine OEM fittings to restore factory tolerances.