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ExpiredMileage
133,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking Leaking at T piece (5.3.5 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
slight play top to bottom at steering wheel
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside reverse light out
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear leaf springs corroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear leaf springs corroding
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.11mm (4.1.E.1)
front chassis to body mountings corroded
rear of the rear spring, springs hangers corroded . plus hanger mounting points corroded
various areas of corrosion on chassis, body and suspension but none excessive at time of test
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.11mm (4.1.E.1)
front chassis to body mountings corroded
rear of the rear spring, springs hangers corroded . plus hanger mounting points corroded
various areas of corrosion on chassis, body and suspension but none excessive at time of test
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
some corrosion on chassis and suspension components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear metal brake pipe corroded across the axle, strongly advise action before the next MOT
slight fluid leak offside front shock absorber
some corrosion on chassis and suspension components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front indicators fadded
nearside front tyre 3.5mm
rear metal brake pipe corroded
some corrosion on chassis and suspension components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front indicators fadded
nearside front tyre 3.5mm
play nearside track rod end under load
rear metal brake pipe corroded
some corrosion on chassis and suspension components
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
handbrake requires adjustment
rear metal brake pipe corroded
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside trackrod end protective gaitror starting too split
offside track rod end gaiter split
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y556 AAV is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 Y556 AAV, 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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Y556 AAV is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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