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X97 SER

2001 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,925 mi
Last recorded107,925 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 SER
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 107,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipe due to routing

Fail 16 Feb 2016 107,925 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipe due to routing

Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 106,003 miles

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

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

Advise: rear suspension self levelling sensor linkage not connected

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 104,193 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,500 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 102,347 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,860 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 99,671 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 99,655 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 98,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 96,293 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 96,293 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 87,767 miles

Airbag light on

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 76,409 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 65,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X97 SER is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X97 SER, 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 X97 SER registered?

X97 SER is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 February 2001.

Is X97 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for X97 SER shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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