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NT02 PVZ

2002 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,724 mi
Last recorded69,724 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT02 PVZ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 69,724 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 69,371 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 67,950 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 64,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 63,282 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,215 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,875 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 88,875 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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NT02 PVZ is a 2002 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NT02 PVZ, 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 NT02 PVZ registered?

NT02 PVZ is a 2002 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is NT02 PVZ safe to buy?

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