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B7 APA

2016 Ford Explorer

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,069 mi
Last recorded95,069 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Explorer42,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 APA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 95,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 45,805 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 45,584 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 83,600 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 43,166 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 72,278 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 37,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 59,247 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 16,316 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 44,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 5,283 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,558 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 5,147 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 28,052 miles

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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B7 APA is a 2016 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 2,995cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B7 APA, 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.

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B7 APA is a 2016 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 December 2016.

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