MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear body mounting prescribed areas corroded,all other body mounts good.
central exhaust catalyst joint flange corroded/thinning.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear body mounting prescribed areas corroded,all other body mounts good.
central exhaust catalyst joint flange corroded/thinning.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill,may spread to inner sill when disturbed,lpg piping hampering view. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill may spread to inner sill . (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body chassis corroded. (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch. (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush...borderline pass. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise ,unable to spin wheel fast as four wheel drive.no noise on road test.
rear body chassis corroded/holed just outside of prescribed areas.
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded,just on edge of prescribed area. (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Rear brake discs growing in with corrosion.
both rear axle drive shaft seals leaking and o/s/f.
rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded,just on edge of prescribed area. (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
Rear brake discs growing in with corrosion.
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear axle drive shaft seals leaking and o/s/f.
rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both headlights slightly loose.
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
both headlights slightly loose.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s handbrake freed off sufficiently to obtain enough of a brake to prevent pulling sideways under braking.Advise new cable to be fitted.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/r and ns/r upper ball joints fouling wheels when suspension hanging.
o/s/r brake hose let go of bracket.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear fog lamp is very small and possibly not as bright as normal.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
rear fog lamp is very small and possibly not as bright as normal.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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EX52 USO is a 2002 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 USO, 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 USO is a 2002 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 November 2002.
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