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S524 UEG

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,958 mi
Last recorded127,958 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 UEG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 127,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint gaiter split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside and offside (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 127,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint gaiter split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside and offside (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 120,921 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 113,700 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 105,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,995 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 92,926 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

middle exhaust mount broken/missing

rear exhaust held in place by wire

Pass 16 Mar 2011 88,309 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 88,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 83,921 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 83,920 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,400 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 76,175 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 76,175 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 71,081 miles

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

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

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

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

accident damage to offside rear

Fail 7 Mar 2007 71,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 61,268 miles

OFF SIDE REAR AND NEAR SIDE FRONT TYERS WEARING UNEVAN JUST LEGAL HAND BRAKE JUST LEGAL

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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S524 UEG is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S524 UEG, 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 S524 UEG registered?

S524 UEG is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 February 2000.

Is S524 UEG safe to buy?

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