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X494 NEG

2001 Ford Explorer

Brown Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,455 mi
Last recorded49,455 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 NEG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,455 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 49,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 46,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag light staying on

engine light on

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 2 May 2012 45,905 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag light staying on

engine light on

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,358 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 41,357 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,243 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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X494 NEG is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Brown with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X494 NEG, 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 X494 NEG registered?

X494 NEG is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X494 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X494 NEG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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