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AM51 VCF

2002 Ford Explorer

Gold Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,189 mi
Last recorded134,189 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 VCF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 134,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,266 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 129,259 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2014 120,821 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 103,386 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 May 2013 103,385 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 VCF is a 2002 Ford Explorer in Gold with a 4,600cc 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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

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

Is AM51 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 VCF 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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