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N44 MJG

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,754 mi
Last recorded81,754 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 MJG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2024 81,754 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and lower arch area corroded and large area missing . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected Arm has corroded off . (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and body . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area corroded . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded heavily . (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Spring saddle heavily corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rotational noise noted from brake area on decelerometer test .

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded heavily . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Spring saddle heavily corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 81,109 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 81,028 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board box to tail pipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2022 80,346 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 79,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

steering column dustcover split.

Fail 17 Nov 2021 79,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

steering column dustcover split.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 79,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,410 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 79,345 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,367 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,122 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,774 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,459 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 76,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,311 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,069 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 72,069 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 64,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,038 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 62,038 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 58,228 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 58,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 55,204 miles

SPLITS IN POWER STEERING BELT.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,395 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 50,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges. front brake pads getting low.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,882 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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N44 MJG is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N44 MJG, 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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N44 MJG is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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