2013 Ford Ranger 2.2L Diesel · VD60 SLR

A consistent pattern of MOT pass results with no recorded advisories across the most recent three tests (2024, 2025 and 2026) points to stable mechanical roadworthiness for this 2013 Ford Ranger, with the vehicle cleared at the recent test on 1 June 2026 without any defects recorded. The only advisory items in the entire seven-test history appeared at the 2022 examination, where a minor oil leak was noted as not excessive and a small exhaust gas leak was identified. A single failure is on file from 17 July 2021, the same day the vehicle also passed, indicating a same-day rectification of an engine management indicator (MIL) issue, though the precise nature of the underlying fault is not detailed in the record. Taken together, the documented trajectory is one of largely clean pass outcomes, with the 2022 advisories representing the only flagged wear items and no subsequent recurrence. The recorded mileage of 111,635 miles over a 13-year span equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 8,587 miles, which sits within typical parameters for a working light commercial vehicle of this age and type. The mileage history shows steady, incremental increases between tests without any unusually large jumps, suggesting continuous use rather than long periods off the road. There is a gap in recorded tests between July 2021 and April 2022, with no entry for 2020, though this is not unusual for a vehicle approaching the seven-year mark where testing requirements differ. The relatively even accumulation pattern is mechanically reassuring in that it avoids the worst extremes of either low-mileage corrosion risk or high-mileage component fatigue, though at this overall odometer reading, consumable wear on suspension, braking and drivetrain components should still be assumed. For a prospective buyer, the specific items flagged in 2022 deserve targeted physical examination. The recorded oil leak, classed as not excessive at that time, could have progressed over the intervening four years, so a thorough under-bonnet inspection for fresh oil residue on the engine block, sump, rocker cover gasket area and surrounding components is worthwhile, along with checking the oil level on the dipstick for any drop between marks. Likewise, the minor exhaust gas leak noted in 2022 should be re-examined, with particular attention to the exhaust manifold gasket, front pipe joint and any flexible sections, listening for ticking or hissing sounds from a cold start and watching for sooty deposits around joints. During the road test, any smell of exhaust fumes in the cabin or unusual engine running irregularities following the earlier MIL illumination episode would warrant further diagnostic investigation of the emissions system and engine management. Beyond the flagged items, the buyer should focus on the areas typical of a Ranger at this mileage point. A test route over uneven surfaces will help reveal worn suspension bushes, perished anti-roll bar links, tired coil springs or failing shock absorbers, any of which commonly develop on this platform. Brake feel should be assessed for a soft pedal, binding calipers or pulling to one side under firm application, and the discs and pads visually inspected for wear given the 111,000-mile accumulation. The rear leaf spring mounting points, propshaft universal joints and the timing belt or chain service interval status are all worth confirming, while a scan for any re-emergence of the engine management warning light previously recorded in 2021 would provide further confidence in the vehicle's current running condition.