2001 Ford Explorer 4.0L Petrol · Y427 AAV
2001 Ford Explorer (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 153,388 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD EXPLORER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y427 AAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/03/2026
- 153,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y427 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Ford Explorer (Y427 AAV) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all over (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
Y427 AAV Mileage History
- 09/03/2024142,205 mi
- 19/03/2024142,209 mi+4 mi
- 27/03/2025147,615 mi+5,406 mi
- 23/04/2025147,615 mi
- 31/03/2026153,388 mi+5,773 mi
Average of roughly 5,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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