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YK52 RGR

2002 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,077 mi
Last recorded127,077 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Explorer91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 RGR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 127,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Signs of damp and paper pieces inside light unit. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area perished / cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area perished / cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 127,045 miles

Front Registration plate insecure Number plate mount loose. (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal perished / cracking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery not clamped to battery tray. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Lower bush perished / split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Lens discoloured / inside of lamp unit condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Poor performance. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Lens discoloured. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Poor performance. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Strut / shock absorber leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner surface corroded / worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner surface worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2022 125,161 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 122,690 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Aug 2021 122,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 120,492 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 120,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 115,651 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery loose

Fail 12 Aug 2019 115,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 112,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 110,083 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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YK52 RGR is a 2002 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 91,064 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 YK52 RGR, 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 24 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK52 RGR registered?

YK52 RGR is a 2002 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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