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KB51 DWX

2001 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4016cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,037 mi
Last recorded64,037 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 DWX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,016cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,037 miles

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

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

rear registration plate fading

Fail 22 Apr 2009 64,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

rear registration plate fading

Pass 28 May 2008 60,805 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 52,504 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 52,504 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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KB51 DWX is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,016cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KB51 DWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KB51 DWX registered?

KB51 DWX is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is KB51 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB51 DWX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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