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SY52 VWS

2002 Ford Explorer

Gold Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

385,357 mi
Last recorded385,357 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 VWS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 385,357 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 257,534 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 149,340 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 219,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight leak from rear axel

Pass 25 Feb 2017 126,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 126,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 118,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both head lamps poor pattern

Pass 11 Feb 2015 175,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

misting of oil to power steering rack

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,415 miles

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

airbag light on

crack to offside rear lamp lense

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 7 Feb 2013 91,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

crack to offside rear lamp lense

nearside side repeater lense missing

offside side repeater lense missing

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,467 miles

n/s wing repeater lens missing

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

slight oil leak at diff

Fail 31 Jan 2012 82,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s wing repeater lens missing

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

slight oil leak at diff

Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,125 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,029 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,321 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 51,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

diff seals leaking

slight play in rack

Pass 14 Feb 2008

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 33,783 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside track rod end ball joint gaiter split

rear axle oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,783 miles

nearside track rod end ball joint gaiter split

rear axle oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,776 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 23,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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SY52 VWS is a 2002 Ford Explorer in Gold with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SY52 VWS, 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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SY52 VWS is a 2002 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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