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OE61 ZHU

2012 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,751 mi
Last recorded103,751 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Explorer86,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 ZHU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 103,751 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres @ 2.5mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres @ 3 mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 98,058 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 94,054 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 94,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 88,707 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 88,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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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OE61 ZHU is a 2012 Ford Explorer in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,000 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 OE61 ZHU, 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 14 years old, this Ford Explorer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OE61 ZHU registered?

OE61 ZHU is a 2012 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is OE61 ZHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE61 ZHU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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