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X796 WRM

2001 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,027 mi
Last recorded161,027 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 WRM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 161,027 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 159,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2018 159,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside cross member out rigger slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall slight small cuts 255/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished 255/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, perished on sidewall/shoulder 255/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside are poor to clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 22 Dec 2017 153,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 153,032 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

EML Light on

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Dec 2016 145,829 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine bay area ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 136,139 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake pipes covered in thick undersill

front and rear chass/rails covered in thick under sill

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 133,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2014 133,700 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

centre exaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 131,610 miles

front and rear brake pads are getting low

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 131,609 miles

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

front and rear brake pads are getting low

no emissions test due to exhaust blow

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 129,780 miles

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

Rear seats down at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 3 Nov 2011 126,953 miles

Slight blow on right hand centre exhaust

Fail 3 Nov 2011 126,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Slight blow on right hand centre exhaust

Pass 6 Dec 2010 124,011 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

advise front and rear gear oil leaks

Fail 26 Nov 2010 124,011 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise front and rear gear oil leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2009 120,714 miles

brake pipe across rear axle corroded:- keep in check.

Fail 17 Nov 2009 120,702 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pipe across rear axle corroded:- keep in check.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 117,164 miles

brake pipe across rear axle corroded.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 117,132 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipe across rear axle corroded.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 107,237 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 107,180 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 105,377 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 105,377 miles

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

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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X796 WRM is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X796 WRM, 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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X796 WRM is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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