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EG02 OCB

2002 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,051 mi
Last recorded194,051 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 OCB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 194,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general all round underside corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2021 193,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general all round underside corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 111,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 103,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 99,787 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,403 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,589 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 71,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 71,585 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,484 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,458 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,560 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,332 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,745 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,064 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 35,128 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,894 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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EG02 OCB is a 2002 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EG02 OCB, 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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EG02 OCB is a 2002 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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