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V8 TMP

2017 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,032 mi
Last recorded46,032 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Explorer36,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 TMP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 46,032 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 42,242 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 38,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,503 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 32,503 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 29,131 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,971 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 20,220 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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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V8 TMP is a 2017 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V8 TMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 TMP registered?

V8 TMP is a 2017 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is V8 TMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 TMP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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