MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for X271 DCJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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