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NY51 YBV

2001 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,982 mi
Last recorded38,982 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 YBV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 38,982 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 38,982 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached all four front and rear drop links detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested due to rear brakes metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear discs and pads metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,225 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 252,248 miles

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

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

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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NY51 YBV is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 82,334 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 NY51 YBV, 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 25 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NY51 YBV registered?

NY51 YBV is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is NY51 YBV safe to buy?

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