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Y126 AAV

2001 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,631 mi
Last recorded133,631 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 AAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 133,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 12,533 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 124,570 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 104,287 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 104,287 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 113,446 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 101,317 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 101,317 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 90,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 90,437 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,994 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 73,994 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,764 miles

both rear tyres 85% worn

exhaust rusty

front body fixings rusty

steering rack boots perished

Pass 15 Aug 2005 45,935 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 45,973 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front wiper blades poor

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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Y126 AAV is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y126 AAV, 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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Y126 AAV is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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