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LX65 DSO

2016 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,888 mi
Last recorded133,888 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Explorer42,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX65 DSO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 133,888 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 130,508 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 126,133 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 121,360 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,360 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 71,359 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 107,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 107,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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LX65 DSO is a 2016 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX65 DSO, 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 LX65 DSO registered?

LX65 DSO is a 2016 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 2016.

Is LX65 DSO safe to buy?

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