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M19 TEX

2002 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

144,819 mi
Last recorded144,819 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 TEX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 144,819 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 143,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 141,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 138,074 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 135,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 132,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 130,700 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,825 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 121,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 116,495 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 110,545 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 105,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 100,328 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 100,328 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,275 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 87,780 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 87,780 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,850 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 76,304 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 70,851 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,778 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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M19 TEX is a 2002 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M19 TEX, 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 M19 TEX registered?

M19 TEX is a 2002 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is M19 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M19 TEX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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