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AY51 OEM

2002 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,746 mi
Last recorded192,746 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 OEM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 192,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion to inner sill but not structural n/s/f

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 182,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2018 182,002 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 173,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear axle slight leak from pinion seal

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 164,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 155,787 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 149,630 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 143,932 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2013 143,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2012 136,996 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 136,779 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 129,872 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 122,082 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 114,090 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 102,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 88,239 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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AY51 OEM is a 2002 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AY51 OEM, 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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AY51 OEM is a 2002 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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