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AM51 VAO

2002 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

61,262 mi
Last recorded61,262 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 VAO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,262 miles

left front and both rear tyres cracking on the side walls

Fail 31 Dec 2015 61,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/r16 107h (4.1.E.1)

left front and both rear tyres cracking on the side walls

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,679 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 55,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,009 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 53,921 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,287 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,287 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 50,825 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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 VAO is a 2002 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

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

Is AM51 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 VAO shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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