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EX52 USO

2002 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

212,654 mi
Last recorded212,654 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 USO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 212,654 miles

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.

Fail 20 Sep 2019 212,476 miles

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.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 203,540 miles

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 203,390 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 193,425 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 192,852 miles

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.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 183,972 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 183,972 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 172,964 miles

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.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 172,964 miles

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.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 163,389 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 163,389 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 151,420 miles

both headlights slightly loose.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 151,299 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both headlights slightly loose.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 144,022 miles

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.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 144,020 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 133,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 132,990 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 121,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 121,415 miles

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.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 109,491 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 109,052 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 95,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,576 miles

rear fog lamp is very small and possibly not as bright as normal.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 73,576 miles

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.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,621 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 42,502 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 42,502 miles

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

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 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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