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AY65 EKT

2016 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,721 mi
Last recorded123,721 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Explorer42,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 EKT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 123,721 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 117,654 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 109,961 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 100,035 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 100,035 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 77,089 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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AY65 EKT is a 2016 Ford Explorer in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 42,292 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 AY65 EKT, 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 10 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 AY65 EKT registered?

AY65 EKT is a 2016 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is AY65 EKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY65 EKT 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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