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X162 PVX

2001 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,543 mi
Last recorded97,543 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX162 PVX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 97,543 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 97,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,845 miles

both sides of rear axle have slight endfloat on halfshafts

Fail 8 Oct 2012 90,845 miles

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

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

both sides of rear axle have slight endfloat on halfshafts

Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,607 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 85,607 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 81,405 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 81,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 76,251 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 76,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,871 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 688,971 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,963 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 56,669 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Oct 2007 56,669 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,026 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 31,918 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 31,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

vehicle overheated no cat test no brake test due to rear pad condition

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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X162 PVX is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X162 PVX, 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 X162 PVX registered?

X162 PVX is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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