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NY51 YDK

2002 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,022 mi
Last recorded100,022 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 YDK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 100,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 92,236 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 91,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 YDK is a 2002 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NY51 YDK, 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 NY51 YDK registered?

NY51 YDK is a 2002 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is NY51 YDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY51 YDK shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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