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WK55 PUP

2008 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,967 mi
Last recorded79,967 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Explorer68,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 PUP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 79,967 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 77,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 76,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 75,479 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft centre bearing worn/deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,509 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft centre bearing worn/deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner portion wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam image slightly poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner portion wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp incorrect colour o/s/f and n/s/f side lights orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 68,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 34,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screen damaged in swept area but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screen damaged in swept area but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre worn on edges very close to wearing to cords

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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WK55 PUP is a 2008 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,242 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 WK55 PUP, 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 18 years old, this Ford Explorer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK55 PUP registered?

WK55 PUP is a 2008 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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