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2008 Ford Expedition

Black Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,671 mi
Last recorded130,671 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Expedition59,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 SUV
MakeFord
ModelExpedition
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 130,671 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 125,846 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 125,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 117,577 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 117,577 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 113,066 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 107,336 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 102,157 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 96,314 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 90,110 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,165 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,586 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,164 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,735 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 55,726 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Expedition?

Based on 1,569 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 39
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 35
Direction indicator incorrect colour 32
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R7 SUV is a 2008 Ford Expedition in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Ford Expedition models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 59,914 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 Expedition fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R7 SUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Expedition typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Expedition is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R7 SUV registered?

R7 SUV is a 2008 Ford Expedition, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is R7 SUV safe to buy?

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