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AK63 DFA

2013 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,973 mi
Last recorded100,973 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Explorer69,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 DFA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 100,973 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 100,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 98,240 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 95,217 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 91,559 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2020 85,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 81,659 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 81,659 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,019 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 78,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,699 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,225 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AK63 DFA is a 2013 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 69,860 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 AK63 DFA, 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 13 years old, this Ford Explorer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK63 DFA is a 2013 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 October 2013.

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