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J9 PLD

2007 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,850 mi
Last recorded41,850 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Explorer66,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 PLD
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 41,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 41,850 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 41,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 41,845 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,745 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 41,745 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,644 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,465 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 41,111 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,756 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,512 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,361 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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J9 PLD is a 2007 Ford Explorer in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2007 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 66,066 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 J9 PLD, 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 19 years old, this Ford Explorer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J9 PLD registered?

J9 PLD is a 2007 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 March 2007.

Is J9 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 PLD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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