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YJ62 VGC

2013 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,411 mi
Last recorded140,411 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2013 Ford Explorer69,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ62 VGC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 140,411 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 140,010 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 138,420 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 138,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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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YJ62 VGC is a 2013 Ford Explorer in White with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 69,860 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 YJ62 VGC, 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 13 years old, this Ford Explorer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ62 VGC registered?

YJ62 VGC is a 2013 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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