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Q416UAV

2012 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,823 mi
Last recorded92,823 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 Ford Explorer86,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ416UAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 92,823 miles

engine light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 89,196 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 81,642 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 81,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,254 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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Q416UAV is a 2012 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Q416UAV, 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 Q416UAV registered?

Q416UAV is a 2012 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is Q416UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q416UAV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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