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AY57 KZH

2008 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,035 mi
Last recorded119,035 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Explorer68,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 KZH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,605cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 119,035 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 108,212 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 64,983 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (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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AY57 KZH is a 2008 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY57 KZH, 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 AY57 KZH registered?

AY57 KZH is a 2008 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is AY57 KZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY57 KZH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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