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Sample VIN check report

What a free VIN check finds, shown on a 2012 Ford Explorer Limited we use as a sample. It’s a car with problems, so you can see what the check catches. Free, with no credit card.

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2012 Ford Explorer Limited

1FMHK7F80CGA86534
Checked
  • Specs3.5L V6 · 290 hp · front-wheel drive
  • Accident checkAccident reported · 2 owners
  • TitleSalvage title reported
  • Market valueAbout $7,700 with a clean title
  • Open recalls2 open: rear toe links, door handle
  • Owner complaints (NHTSA)819, steering most often
  • Listing historyFor sale 4 times since 2019

Salvage title found. A clean-title price doesn’t apply to this car.

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Where’s my VIN?
  • Through the windshield, on the driver’s side of the dashboard.
  • On the sticker in the driver’s door jamb.
  • On the title, registration or insurance card.

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What’s included in a free VIN check

Eight questions it answers, shown for a sample 2012 Ford Explorer.

  • Included

    What exactly is it?

    Limited · 3.5L V6 · 290 hp · FWD

    Factory build data and full equipment list

  • Included

    How safe is it?

    4★ overall · Good in all 4 IIHS tests

    NHTSA crash tests and IIHS ratings

  • Included

    Any recalls?

    Rear toe links, door handles and more

    Every NHTSA recall for the model, and which are still open on this car

  • Included

    What do owners report?

    819 complaints, steering most often

    Filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Explorer

  • Included

    What’s it worth?

    About $7,700 with a clean title

    For its trim, mileage and area

  • Included

    Has it been in an accident?

    Accident reported · salvage title

    History summary from its for-sale listings

  • Included

    Was it for sale before?

    Listed 4 times since 2019

    Past asking prices and mileage

  • Included

    What maintenance is due?

    Service schedule by mileage

    Manufacturer maintenance intervals

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