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EU18 DKO

2018 Ford Explorer

Cream Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,922 mi
Last recorded43,922 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Explorer31,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU18 DKO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2018
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 43,922 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 43,922 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 39,308 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 34,967 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 31,645 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 26,209 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 17,078 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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EU18 DKO is a 2018 Ford Explorer in Cream with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EU18 DKO, 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.

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What year was EU18 DKO registered?

EU18 DKO is a 2018 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is EU18 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU18 DKO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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