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Y461 KAV

2001 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 KAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2009 88,636 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear pads starting to get low.Would require wheels removing for proper inspection.

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Slightly long travel on handbrake.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 88,636 miles

Rear pads starting to get low.Would require wheels removing for proper inspection.

Slightly long travel on handbrake.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 77,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,575 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,641 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,051 miles

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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Y461 KAV is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y461 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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What year was Y461 KAV registered?

Y461 KAV is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y461 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y461 KAV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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