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X271 DCJ

2001 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,269 mi
Last recorded117,269 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 DCJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 117,269 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 117,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 106,685 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,275 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 93,269 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,670 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 69,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,684 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,660 miles

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

exhaust heat shield on n/s front pipe has clip missing

Fail 16 Oct 2007 57,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

exhaust heat shield on n/s front pipe has clip missing

Pass 17 Oct 2006 48,241 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2005 40,816 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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X271 DCJ is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X271 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 X271 DCJ registered?

X271 DCJ is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X271 DCJ safe to buy?

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