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LA61 DYW

2011 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,648 mi
Last recorded142,648 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Explorer56,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA61 DYW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 142,648 miles

side steps corroded, oil leak on engine, tpms light on

Pass 10 May 2025 138,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 83,242 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 124,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 111,777 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,433 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 53,869 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,014 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 24,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 11,893 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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LA61 DYW is a 2011 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 56,355 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 LA61 DYW, 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 15 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 LA61 DYW registered?

LA61 DYW is a 2011 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is LA61 DYW safe to buy?

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