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AM57 PFN

2008 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,518 mi
Last recorded78,518 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Explorer68,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 PFN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,518 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 78,470 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 67,028 miles

Front and rear fog lamps share the same 'tell-tale' lamp

High level stop lamp acting as rear fog lamp

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Jul 2014 67,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front and rear fog lamps share the same 'tell-tale' lamp

High level stop lamp acting as rear fog lamp

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,990 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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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AM57 PFN is a 2008 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,242 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 AM57 PFN, 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 18 years old, this Ford Explorer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM57 PFN registered?

AM57 PFN is a 2008 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AM57 PFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 PFN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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