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AE68 BZM

2018 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,110 mi
Last recorded51,110 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Explorer31,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 BZM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2025 51,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 34,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 26,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 19,631 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 37 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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AE68 BZM is a 2018 Ford Explorer in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 31,067 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE68 BZM, 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 8 years old, this Ford Explorer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE68 BZM registered?

AE68 BZM is a 2018 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 November 2018.

Is AE68 BZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 BZM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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