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274X540

2017 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,729 mi
Last recorded36,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2017 Ford Explorer36,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X540
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 36,729 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 31,722 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 28,106 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 28,106 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?

Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
4,557
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,403
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,515
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,513
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,251
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274X540 is a 2017 Ford Explorer in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 36,636 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Explorer fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 274X540, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Explorer typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Explorer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 274X540 registered?

274X540 is a 2017 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 2017.

Is 274X540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 274X540 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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