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Y279 KAV

2001 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,086 mi
Last recorded81,086 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 KAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,086 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 78,833 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 73,680 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,688 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 68,635 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2009 64,878 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 59,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2007 50,265 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,777 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tread depth

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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Y279 KAV is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y279 KAV, 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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Y279 KAV is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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