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274X978

2012 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,726 mi
Last recorded61,726 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Ford Explorer86,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X978
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 61,726 miles

All 4 tyres have cracking in the tread and on the sidewalls

Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre has cuts in the tread.

all tyres are perished.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 55,013 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre has cuts in the tread.

all tyres are perished.

Pass 15 Oct 2016 48,072 miles

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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274X978 is a 2012 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,000 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 274X978, 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 14 years old, this Ford Explorer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 274X978 registered?

274X978 is a 2012 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is 274X978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 274X978 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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