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V221 MGM

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,929 mi
Last recorded100,929 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 MGM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 100,929 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 89,294 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 89,276 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 81,857 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 87,498 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 72,474 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 62,921 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 56,990 miles

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

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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V221 MGM is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V221 MGM, 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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V221 MGM is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V221 MGM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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