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274D205

2001 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,776 mi
Last recorded88,776 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274D205
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,776 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 84,432 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 84,432 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

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

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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274D205 is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 82,334 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 274D205, 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 25 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 274D205 registered?

274D205 is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is 274D205 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 274D205 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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