2018 Ford Ranger 3.2L Diesel · YT18 ADX

The 2026‑02‑27 MOT at 142,446 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness. The recent succession of a 2025‑01‑02 failure followed by a pass on the same day and the subsequent 2026 test shows that previous issues have been addressed, indicating an improving maintenance trend rather than ongoing decline. The vehicle, a 2018 model, has accumulated 142,446 miles, equating to roughly 17,800 miles per year, which is high for its age. Mileage gaps are minimal; the jump from 72,265 miles in March 2021 to 89,371 miles in March 2022 represents a 17,106‑mile increase in one year, and the subsequent rise to 118,445 miles by November 2023 adds another 29,074 miles over 1.75 years, suggesting accelerated usage after 2022. A buyer should therefore focus on the suspension system, as the 2022 failure noted a seriously weakened offside front anti‑roll bar linkage and the 2023 tyre wear indicated edge wear on both front tyres, pointing to possible bush wear and alignment issues. Inspection of the front and rear brakes is essential, given the 2025 MIL fault and the need to verify binding calipers, disc condition and pad wear. The history of lamp failures also warrants a full electrical check of all position and registration lamps. Finally, while no structural rust was recorded, the high annual mileage and repeated suspension and brake advisories merit a thorough visual assessment of the chassis, wheel arches and underbody for corrosion, and a road test to confirm that the recent pass translates into reliable performance under normal driving conditions.