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Y454 GDY

2001 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,768 mi
Last recorded97,768 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY454 GDY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 97,768 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 97,507 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 97,505 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 95,451 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 95,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,303 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 86,939 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jun 2008 81,538 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 81,538 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 75,900 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 75,900 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 92,500 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 92,500 miles

Centre Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 60,780 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 60,780 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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Y454 GDY is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y454 GDY, 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 Y454 GDY registered?

Y454 GDY is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 May 2001.

Is Y454 GDY safe to buy?

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