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M773 APU

1971 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,122 mi
Last recorded102,122 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM773 APU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 102,122 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 102,122 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 96,557 miles

ns hand brake low effecency

Pass 6 Dec 2006 92,520 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 92,520 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 85,412 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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M773 APU is a 1971 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M773 APU, 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 55 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M773 APU registered?

M773 APU is a 1971 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M773 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M773 APU shows 6 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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