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X746 GPP

2001 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,240 mi
Last recorded98,240 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX746 GPP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both sills have recent welding repairs made and heavily undersealed

general underbody corrosion

majority of vehicle undersealed

Fail 20 Jun 2016 98,237 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

general underbody corrosion

majority of vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,074 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,846 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,101 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 79,970 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,790 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 58,114 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,733 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 43,733 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,342 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,491 miles

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

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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X746 GPP is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X746 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X746 GPP registered?

X746 GPP is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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