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X924 OFR

2001 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,370 mi
Last recorded80,370 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX924 OFR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 80,370 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded.

chassis slightly corroded.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 13 Nov 2017 80,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

chassis slightly corroded.

rear suspension corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,370 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knock heard on front during brake test

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2016 80,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed not opening from inside (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knock heard on front during brake test

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,076 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2015 80,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,329 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

minor damage nearside front tyre

new lower ball joint fitted to o/s/f,advise check of correct fitment

slight oil leak front diff pinion seal

slight play nearside end of steering rack

Fail 29 Oct 2013 73,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,569 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear leaf spring mounts corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 71,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear leaf spring mounts corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,594 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

scraping noise from front wheels

slight free play o/s & n/s rear hubs

slight play n/s/f wheel

trace of grease o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 63,891 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,506 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,196 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 50,161 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 43,005 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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X924 OFR is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X924 OFR, 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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What year was X924 OFR registered?

X924 OFR is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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