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X127 PER

2001 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,570 mi
Last recorded78,570 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX127 PER
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 78,570 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 71,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2010 71,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,366 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 61,366 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,151 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

pass door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,183 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 27,187 miles

tyres getting cracked and low

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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X127 PER is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X127 PER, 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 X127 PER registered?

X127 PER is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X127 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for X127 PER shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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