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JP51 ZOO

2002 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,099 mi
Last recorded47,099 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP51 ZOO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 47,099 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 47,094 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 46,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track control arm ball joint at hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 46,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track control arm ball joint at hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 45,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight switch loose on dash

Fail 14 Mar 2022 45,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corrosion band on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight switch loose on dash

Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 42,740 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 41,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 37,535 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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JP51 ZOO is a 2002 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JP51 ZOO, 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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What year was JP51 ZOO registered?

JP51 ZOO is a 2002 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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