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296D233

2015 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,847 mi
Last recorded92,847 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2015 Ford Explorer59,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration296D233
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 92,847 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 88,076 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 87,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability drop link has become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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296D233 is a 2015 Ford Explorer in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 59,843 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 296D233, 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 11 years old, this Ford Explorer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 296D233 registered?

296D233 is a 2015 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 February 2015.

Is 296D233 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 296D233 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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