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V247 HRM

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,941 mi
Last recorded87,941 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV247 HRM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 87,941 miles

brake pipe at rear corrodeing

engine light on

front disc backing plates corrodeing

rear brake discs pitting and corrodeing

Fail 14 Dec 2012 87,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake pipe at rear corrodeing

engine light on

front disc backing plates corrodeing

rear brake discs pitting and corrodeing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 86,716 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 22 Nov 2011 86,716 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 discs starting to corrode

Pass 24 Nov 2010 83,329 miles

o/s/f shocker damp

rear discs starting to pitt

slight play in rear anti rollbar bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2010 83,329 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

o/s/f shocker damp

rear discs starting to pitt

slight play in rear anti rollbar bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2009 78,203 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 77,819 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 70,795 miles

centre exhaust heatsheild loose and rattleing

front diff slightly leaking at drive seal

front discs well worn

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,673 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 62,673 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 55,532 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 54,943 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 46,929 miles

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

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

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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V247 HRM is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V247 HRM, 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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V247 HRM is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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