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Y526 HUA

2001 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,974 mi
Last recorded156,974 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 HUA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 156,974 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 156,964 miles

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 156,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2017 155,150 miles

Both front antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine management light on

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 4 Nov 2016 152,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 2 Dec 2015 150,381 miles

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2015 150,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 146,983 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2013 145,107 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

frony number plate wobbly

Pass 22 Nov 2012 142,465 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 142,454 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 139,789 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 139,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 136,686 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2009 131,983 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 131,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 125,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 125,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 117,470 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 107,773 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 107,773 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y526 HUA is a 2001 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y526 HUA, 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 Y526 HUA registered?

Y526 HUA is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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