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X905 PPU

2001 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,057 mi
Last recorded72,057 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX905 PPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 72,057 miles

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEARING END OF TRAVEL

Fail 21 Nov 2007 72,039 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

PARKING BRAKE LEVER NEARING END OF TRAVEL

Pass 9 Nov 2006 60,972 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 60,971 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s headlamp aim on upper limit

slight play in steering rack when wheels hanging

very small wear mark in rear flexi hose

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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X905 PPU is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X905 PPU, 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 X905 PPU registered?

X905 PPU is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X905 PPU safe to buy?

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