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X737 GPP

2001 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,476 mi
Last recorded130,476 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX737 GPP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2014 130,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 130,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 132,110 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 111,717 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

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

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

Passenger door handle needs adjustment but still operational

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,930 miles

rear steel brake pipes across diff rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2009 88,101 miles

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)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Nov 2009 88,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

movement in front suspension ball joints

nearside front & both rear tyres low

play in nearside track rod end (advise replacement)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,193 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 60,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,818 miles

Both the front tyres touch the front antiroll bar when on full lock.(acting as a lock stop)

The nearside rear tyre has touched the inner wing at some time.

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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X737 GPP is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Black 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 X737 GPP, 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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X737 GPP is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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