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LE51 FTV

2002 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,352 mi
Last recorded89,352 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 FTV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,352 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 83,697 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 79,285 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,184 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,749 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,874 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

fuel filler neck metel pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 67,722 miles

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,246 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 64,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,970 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 53,416 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 53,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2010 49,367 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 49,367 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 44,302 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,653 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 42,653 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 42,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake fluid dirty

Ir bag light flashing

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,456 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 39,643 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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LE51 FTV is a 2002 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LE51 FTV, 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

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What year was LE51 FTV registered?

LE51 FTV is a 2002 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LE51 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 FTV shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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