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MO04 FAR

2015 Ford Explorer

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,174 mi
Last recorded50,174 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Explorer59,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO04 FAR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 50,174 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 50,174 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 186,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 48,521 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 181,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner inner tie has slight play

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 45,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 173,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 39,334 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 166,909 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 166,909 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 33,696 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 158,794 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 29,562 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 152,703 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 26,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 144,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 20,959 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 135,899 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 14,951 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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MO04 FAR is a 2015 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2015 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 59,843 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 MO04 FAR, 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 11 years old, this Ford Explorer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MO04 FAR registered?

MO04 FAR is a 2015 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 September 2015.

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