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AM51 TOJ

2002 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,610 mi
Last recorded99,610 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 TOJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 99,610 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 99,610 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2010 90,780 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,875 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 82,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2008 77,201 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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AM51 TOJ is a 2002 Ford Explorer in Silver 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 TOJ, 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.

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What year was AM51 TOJ registered?

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

Is AM51 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 TOJ 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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