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X694 RPU

2001 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,574 mi
Last recorded71,574 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX694 RPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2022 71,574 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding ALL !!!! (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FOREMOST (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FOREMOST (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, and front and rear transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 71,538 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare wheel loose

Fail 29 Sep 2020 71,538 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare wheel loose

Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,700 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,957 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,608 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,662 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 60,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,982 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 58,982 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 56,222 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,747 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,260 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 43,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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 Oct 2008 34,779 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,893 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X694 RPU is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X694 RPU, 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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X694 RPU is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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