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MX17 USM

2017 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,811 mi
Last recorded11,811 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Explorer36,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX17 USM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 11,811 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 8,700 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 12,401 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 7,704 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 4,282 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020

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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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MX17 USM is a 2017 Ford Explorer in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 36,636 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 MX17 USM, 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 9 years old, this Ford Explorer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MX17 USM registered?

MX17 USM is a 2017 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 May 2017.

Is MX17 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX17 USM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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