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AE51 SLZ

2001 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,729 mi
Last recorded121,729 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 SLZ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 121,729 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 May 2013 121,729 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 118,958 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 118,958 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 99,510 miles

1) Battery lose.

2) Side repeaters incorperated in the head lamps.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 93,058 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 93,055 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 81,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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AE51 SLZ is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE51 SLZ, 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 AE51 SLZ registered?

AE51 SLZ is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is AE51 SLZ safe to buy?

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