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YFZ 585

2009 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,518 mi
Last recorded94,518 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFZ 585
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 94,518 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 85,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 121,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,293 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 108,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 102,070 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 101,932 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush bush excessively worn.top bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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YFZ 585 is a 2009 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFZ 585, 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 17 years old, this Ford Explorer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFZ 585 registered?

YFZ 585 is a 2009 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is YFZ 585 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFZ 585 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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