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CA51 LYV

2001 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,007 mi
Last recorded118,007 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 LYV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 118,007 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 117,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 108,618 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyre sidewalls scuffed

Fail 20 Sep 2010 108,618 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyre sidewalls scuffed

Pass 22 Sep 2009 95,191 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 95,191 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,790 miles

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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CA51 LYV is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CA51 LYV, 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 CA51 LYV registered?

CA51 LYV is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is CA51 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 LYV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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