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FF51 DAL

2002 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,206 mi
Last recorded80,206 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF51 DAL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 80,206 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 80,206 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 115,652 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 67,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 63,347 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,011 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 78,314 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,040 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,421 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 57,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FF51 DAL is a 2002 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FF51 DAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FF51 DAL?

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What year was FF51 DAL registered?

FF51 DAL is a 2002 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FF51 DAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF51 DAL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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