CarVerify

Free Car Check

HW08 CNK

2008 Ford Explorer

Red Diesel 4000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,621 mi
Last recorded178,621 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Explorer68,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 CNK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 178,621 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 157,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 132,862 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 104,881 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,838 miles

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

warning lamp indicates a tyre pressure sensor fault

Pass 11 May 2013 65,874 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

warning lamp indicates a m.i.l. fault

warning lamp indicates a tyre pressure monitor fault

Pass 15 May 2012 55,052 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,672 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wear to rear brake disc's

Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,672 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wear to rear brake disc's

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
Full Ford Explorer reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HW08 CNK is a 2008 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HW08 CNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HW08 CNK?

You can check the full history of HW08 CNK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HW08 CNK registered?

HW08 CNK is a 2008 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is HW08 CNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 CNK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW08 CNK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HW08 CNK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.