2021 Ford Ranger 2.0L Diesel · VA21 MYD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history reveals a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 27 June 2025 at 50,842 miles shows a pass following a failure for multiple lighting issues and mechanical wear. While the immediate faults were rectified to achieve compliance, the recurring nature of suspension and brake issues across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses defects once they reach the point of inspection failure. The mileage progression is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There is a gap of 12,515 miles between the July 2024 test at 38,327 miles and the June 2025 test at 50,842 miles. This indicates steady annual use patterns, which explains the accelerated wear observed on consumable components like the brake pads and tyres noted in the 2025 record. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension geometry due to recurring failures. The nearside front lower ball joint was flagged with play in both 2024 and 2025, and the offside front shock absorber suffered a serious fluid leak in 2024. A buyer should verify that these specific components were replaced with quality parts and check for remaining play in the wishbones or control arms. The thin front brake pads recorded in June 2025 also indicate that the braking system is approaching its next service interval. The offside rear tyre was noted as being worn on the edge during the June 2025 test, which often points to an alignment issue or incorrect inflation pressures. Given the previous failure for a nail in the tyre in 2024, inspect all four tyres for signs of uneven wear or structural damage. The lighting failures, involving inoperative reversing and registration lamps, are minor electrical issues but further support a lack of basic pre-trip checks by the previous owner.