MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake only just met requirements
engine management light on
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
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
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
engine management light on
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
frony number plate wobbly
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)
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)
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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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Y526 HUA is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 May 2001.
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