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X929 PPU

2001 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,795 mi
Last recorded104,795 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX929 PPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 104,795 miles

Steel wheel on n/s front

Fail 14 Jun 2010 104,795 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steel wheel on n/s front

Pass 23 Jun 2009 98,206 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Strong smell of gas.

Fail 20 Jun 2009 98,206 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Strong smell of gas.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 91,442 miles

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

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

Rear axle damper bush worn.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 91,442 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear axle damper bush worn.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,230 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 63,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 63,721 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 63,312 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light stays on

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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X929 PPU is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,011cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X929 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.

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X929 PPU is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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