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V256 GNJ

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,448 mi
Last recorded113,448 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 113,448 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 113,444 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 111,832 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 111,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 107,493 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 107,484 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 103,903 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 103,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 101,764 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 101,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 99,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V256 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 V256 GNJ, 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 V256 GNJ registered?

V256 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V256 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V256 GNJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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