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A16 ABP

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,565 mi
Last recorded57,565 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 ABP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 57,565 miles

advise nearside front offside front wiper blade rubbers split at ends

advise rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2011 57,481 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise nearside front offside front wiper blade rubbers split at ends

advise rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2010 53,100 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 47,153 miles

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

coolant level is low and appears to be leaking on/around pipe into thermostat housing

Fail 21 May 2009 47,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

coolant level is low and appears to be leaking on/around pipe into thermostat housing

Pass 20 May 2008 44,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 40,141 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 40,141 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2006 35,622 miles

ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES ARE PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS ADVISE REPLACMENT

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A16 ABP is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 85,719 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 A16 ABP, 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 26 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 ABP registered?

A16 ABP is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is A16 ABP safe to buy?

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