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AY12 HWV

2012 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,631 mi
Last recorded74,631 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Explorer86,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 HWV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 74,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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AY12 HWV is a 2012 Ford Explorer in Black with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AY12 HWV, 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 AY12 HWV registered?

AY12 HWV is a 2012 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is AY12 HWV safe to buy?

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