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NY51 YCC

2002 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,102 mi
Last recorded135,102 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 YCC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 135,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 135,085 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre D bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 82,001 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 122,003 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 109,070 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 109,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 106,161 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 106,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,640 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 96,978 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 93,290 miles

Offside Front tyre tread damaged

all tyres perished

rear brake discs partially corroded

slight play between offside front inner cv joint and half shaft

Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,830 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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NY51 YCC is a 2002 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NY51 YCC, 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 NY51 YCC registered?

NY51 YCC is a 2002 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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