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AM51 TBY

2002 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,944 mi
Last recorded101,944 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 TBY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 101,944 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 96,209 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 96,209 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 84,471 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 77,566 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 76,771 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front window tints very dark may be illegal out on the road

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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AM51 TBY is a 2002 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 91,064 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 AM51 TBY, 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 24 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 AM51 TBY registered?

AM51 TBY is a 2002 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM51 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 TBY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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