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X963 KPP

2001 Ford Explorer

Black Lpg 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,355 mi
Last recorded163,355 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX963 KPP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 163,355 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill end caps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

previous welding repairs hard to access

Pass 25 Aug 2020 163,274 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and deteriorating

Previous welding repairs hard to access due to underseal

Fail 20 Aug 2020 163,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dull (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracking and deteriorating

Previous welding repairs hard to access due to underseal

Pass 20 May 2019 163,164 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

areas of corrosion but not in pre scribed area, mainly offside rear outer sill and sill end cap

Pass 25 May 2018 163,079 miles

Both sides inner and outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 May 2018 163,076 miles

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

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

both sides inner and outer sills corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 16 May 2017 162,876 miles

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

both rear inner sills and offside rear sill end cap corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 5 May 2016 162,392 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded but not in prescribed areas

spare defective

Pass 28 May 2015 160,629 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded but not currently in perscribed area

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

Fail 27 May 2015 160,629 miles

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

Both rear inner sills corroded but not currently in perscribed area

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 159,086 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both diffs have slight oil leak

coolant low

rear suspemnsion possibly low

Pass 12 Feb 2014 159,086 miles

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

both diffs have slight oil leak

coolant low

rear suspemnsion possibly low

Pass 23 Feb 2013 153,652 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 153,613 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 145,996 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear inner door lock button sticking

Fail 13 Feb 2012 145,879 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear inner door lock button sticking

Pass 12 Feb 2011 137,248 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 137,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 128,229 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 128,229 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 121,600 miles

Nearside front door mirror and housing missing

Offside front door mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2008 113,213 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 102,288 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 102,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 90,647 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 90,647 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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X963 KPP is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,011cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X963 KPP, 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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X963 KPP is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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