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LJ57 DFS

2007 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,743 mi
Last recorded111,743 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Explorer66,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 DFS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 111,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 111,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 106,206 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 103,754 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 102,627 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 100,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 100,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 93,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,880 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,055 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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LJ57 DFS is a 2007 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LJ57 DFS, 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.

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What year was LJ57 DFS registered?

LJ57 DFS is a 2007 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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