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EX52 UAJ

2002 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,819 mi
Last recorded119,819 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 UAJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 119,819 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 116,848 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 114,537 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 109,708 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 109,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 172,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 167,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 104,018 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill several places (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower of arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill several places (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 2nd row (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded complete inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill several places (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 100,024 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 99,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 97,380 miles

engine management light on

n/s 2nd row seat belt difficult to lock and release, into clasp, dasmge to clasp

Pass 21 Dec 2012 93,733 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag warning light on

engine management light on

front side windows tinted

Fail 21 Nov 2012 93,054 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag warning light on

engine management light on

front side windows tinted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 83,667 miles

ITEMS ABOVE UNDER TRAY NOT CHECKED

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

N/S/R AND O/S/R BODY IS CORRODED

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

Fail 8 Nov 2010 83,664 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ITEMS ABOVE UNDER TRAY NOT CHECKED

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

N/S/R AND O/S/R BODY IS CORRODED

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

Pass 18 Nov 2009 77,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 77,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,533 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,778 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 54,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside mirror glass broken, still got internal rear view mirror fitted in good condition.

offside rear driveshaft seal at diff leaking

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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EX52 UAJ is a 2002 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX52 UAJ, 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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EX52 UAJ is a 2002 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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