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S48 LFP

2000 Ford Explorer

Gold Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,821 mi
Last recorded145,821 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 LFP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 145,821 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 145,768 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 138,388 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

n/s/f tyre worn close to wear indicators (EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED)

o/s/f side repeater lens cover missing

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2007 128,458 miles

original vt 32 still appies to test number 104511557049

Fail 20 Feb 2007 128,458 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

cannot test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2006 119,383 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight free play in steering rack

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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S48 LFP is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Gold with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S48 LFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S48 LFP registered?

S48 LFP is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is S48 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S48 LFP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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