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V124 MHJ

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,502 mi
Last recorded127,502 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV124 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 127,502 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

surface rusting to rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2019 120,990 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 120,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 117,530 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes covered by copperslip.

Fail 29 Dec 2017 117,523 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

metal brake pipes covered by copperslip.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 111,780 miles

parking break performance just met

wipper blades split but clearing screen

Fail 4 Jan 2017 111,780 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

parking break performance just met

wipper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 2 Jan 2016 103,095 miles

advise : park brake efficiency percentage minimum acheived.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 97,693 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 97,693 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 91,799 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,562 miles

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

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

steering column uj gaitor split

Fail 28 Dec 2012 84,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

steering column uj gaitor split

Pass 28 Jan 2012 76,025 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 75,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jan 2011 67,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 62,312 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 59,171 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,318 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front and rear seat belts webbing twisted

slight damage to windscreen

slight lift both front lower ball joints

Pass 20 Jul 2005 40,490 miles

both offside and nearside seat belts webbing twisted.

Fail 20 Jul 2005 40,490 miles

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

both nearside seat belts webbing twisted.

both offside seat belts webbing twisted.

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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V124 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V124 MHJ, 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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V124 MHJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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