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SV66 ELW

2016 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,798 mi
Last recorded77,798 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Explorer42,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV66 ELW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 77,798 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 77,793 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 65,754 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on innner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 65,747 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on innner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 33,446 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 32,737 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 28,396 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 23,132 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 22,359 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 20,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both number plates fiited on top of original plates

Fail 6 Jan 2020 20,047 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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SV66 ELW is a 2016 Ford Explorer in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV66 ELW, 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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What year was SV66 ELW registered?

SV66 ELW is a 2016 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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