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S888 TAF

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,795 mi
Last recorded105,795 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 TAF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,795 miles

brake judder felt on brake test

exhaust centre bracket broken

under side corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 105,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

brake judder felt on brake test

exhaust centre bracket broken

under side corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,266 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 99,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 93,407 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front suspension corroded

general underbody/suspension corrosion

slight wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2012 93,407 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front suspension corroded

general underbody/suspension corrosion

slight wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2011 88,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,145 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 84,750 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,476 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,008 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,214 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,030 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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S888 TAF is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S888 TAF, 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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S888 TAF is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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