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X348 OOK

2001 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,296 mi
Last recorded117,296 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX348 OOK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 117,296 miles

suspension warning light on

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2018 117,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension warning light on

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2018 117,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal functionally incomplete Fails to return (3.3.A.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger seriously corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light not attached securely

Pass 28 Mar 2017 115,444 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

Fail 20 Mar 2017 115,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body and chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened rear shackle (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 115,316 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front shock absorbers weak x2

Lower exhaust rusty

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rusty (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

general chassis surface rust

Pass 26 Jan 2015 107,338 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)

Steering column boot split

Pass 23 Nov 2013 101,321 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

both rear brakes draging slightly

both rear leaf spring hanger slightly corroded

parking brake travel

Fail 23 Nov 2013 101,321 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

both rear brakes draging slightly

both rear leaf spring hanger slightly corroded

parking brake travel

Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,910 miles

Exhaust rusty.

Front cross member rusty.

Hand brake travel long.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Rear pads/discs worn.

Fail 28 Oct 2012 95,897 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front crossmember corroded

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

rear discs and pads worn

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,050 miles

battery loose

exhaust system rusty and slighty blowing

n/s rear tyre outer side wall has a cut, no cords showing at time of test

power steering pipes rusty

rear brake pipes corroded

steeringt joint gaiter split

Fail 29 Oct 2011 93,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

battery loose

exhaust system rusty and slighty blowing

n/s rear tyre outer side wall has a cut, no cords showing at time of test

power steering pipes rusty

rear brake pipes corroded

steeringt joint gaiter split

Pass 23 Oct 2010 88,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,732 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 76,789 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 73,282 miles

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

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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X348 OOK 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 66.7%.

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 X348 OOK, 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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X348 OOK is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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