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Y7 MPK

2001 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,403 mi
Last recorded106,403 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Explorer82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 MPK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 106,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 103,590 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 98,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 92,544 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,046 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,147 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,881 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 56,820 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,865 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 52,035 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,046 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,168 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,246 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,759 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,002 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 20,435 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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Y7 MPK is a 2001 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y7 MPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y7 MPK registered?

Y7 MPK is a 2001 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y7 MPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 MPK shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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