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X788 MJE

2001 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,187 mi
Last recorded131,187 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX788 MJE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 131,187 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 130,702 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 123,028 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 117,569 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 117,569 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 117,550 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2009 98,001 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 98,001 miles

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

fog lamp wire is poorly routed, power steering pump weak as steering judders at low revs, near side front top ball joint is worn

Pass 17 Nov 2008 89,933 miles

play in both front suspension arms bottom ball joints; slight play near side front wheel bearing;rear brake discs slight corrosion;

Pass 29 Nov 2007 83,685 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 83,425 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front suspension arm bottom ball joints worn (close to failure)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 73,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 63,012 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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X788 MJE is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X788 MJE, 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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X788 MJE is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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