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X633 DTA

2001 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,172 mi
Last recorded116,172 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX633 DTA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 116,172 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 111,459 miles

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

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

oil spray under side

Fail 19 Sep 2011 111,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil spray under side

Pass 2 Oct 2010 103,391 miles

front and rear c hassis has slight corrosion

front n umber plate has small crack

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2010 103,391 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear c hassis has slight corrosion

front n umber plate has small crack

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 94,537 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 94,529 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,715 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 80,540 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 74,033 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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X633 DTA is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X633 DTA, 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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X633 DTA is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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