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K16 JWR

2001 Ford Explorer

Blue Lpg 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,372 mi
Last recorded83,372 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 JWR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 83,372 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 83,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,938 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,731 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 61,931 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 61,912 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,051 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,036 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 54,632 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 54,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,827 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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K16 JWR is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,011cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K16 JWR, 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 K16 JWR registered?

K16 JWR is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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