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X251 DCJ

2001 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,026 mi
Last recorded100,026 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 DCJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 100,026 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 93,572 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,576 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,194 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 71,941 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 61,971 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 61,908 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,948 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 53,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X251 DCJ is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X251 DCJ, 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 X251 DCJ registered?

X251 DCJ is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X251 DCJ safe to buy?

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