2014 Ford Ranger 2.2L Diesel · YP63 LSU

The 2014 Ford Ranger presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a notably clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 11 February 2026 at 177,847 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. This is a significant turnaround from the January 2025 test at 165,538 miles, where the tester flagged front brake pads wearing thin and slight play in the offside track rod end ball joint. The absence of these issues in the 2026 entry suggests the previous owner addressed the steering wear and replaced the consumable brake components, indicating attentive mechanical care in the last year of ownership. Mileage accumulation tells a story of consistent, heavy commercial or towing use. Between the January 2022 test at 114,098 miles and the February 2026 test at 177,847 miles, the vehicle covered 63,749 miles in just over four years, averaging roughly 15,937 miles annually. The jump from 148,399 miles in January 2024 to 165,538 miles in January 2025 alone accounts for 17,139 miles in a single year. This relentless pace accelerates wear on drivetrain mounts, suspension bushes, and exhaust components, even if the MOT record itself remains largely free of major structural corrosion or emissions failures. Despite the clean recent record, the 2025 advisories warrant a physical underlay inspection. Play in the track rod end ball joint points to steering rack wear that could have migrated to the inner tie rods or rack bushes. A buyer should jack the front end and check for clunking in the suspension drop links and front anti-roll bar links, common failure points on high-mileage Rangers subjected to load. The front brake pads flagged as thin in 2025 were clearly replaced, but the condition of the front brake discs and caliper sliding pins should be verified to rule out binding or uneven wear. The 2022 advisory for an offside front tyre worn on the edge hints at possible tracking misalignment or a worn front suspension bush, likely resolved but worth confirming with a four-wheel alignment check. At nearly 178,000 miles, the rear leaf springs and front coil springs should be inspected for sag or cracking, and the exhaust system checked for corrosion at the flexi-joint and back box. The clean 2026 result is reassuring, but the sheer volume of miles demands a thorough mechanical inspection beneath the surface.