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X962 MJE

2001 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,496 mi
Last recorded127,496 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX962 MJE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 127,496 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 127,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2009 113,734 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 106,106 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Jan 2007 89,060 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 88,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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X962 MJE is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X962 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X962 MJE registered?

X962 MJE is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X962 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X962 MJE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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