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X343 KKG

2001 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,687 mi
Last recorded50,687 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 KKG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 50,687 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 42,712 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 37,597 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,217 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 30,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,456 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,855 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished.

Parking brake travel bit long.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 21,805 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Both front tyres slightly perished.

Parking brake travel bit long.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,983 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 17,924 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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X343 KKG is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 X343 KKG, 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 X343 KKG registered?

X343 KKG is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X343 KKG safe to buy?

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