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V256 TEW

2000 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

156,659 mi
Last recorded156,659 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 TEW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 156,659 miles

Corrosion on body N/S rear inner sill area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog light slightly discoloured

Fail 4 Feb 2026 156,398 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 149,899 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 149,899 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 147,359 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH FRONT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 142,147 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 135,583 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2020 130,456 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 130,456 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 127,703 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 127,620 miles

Nearside Front fuel line corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 127,620 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fuel line corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 127,427 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 127,152 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 125,865 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 124,935 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/rear hand brake low effort

Pass 26 May 2012 117,659 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 111,365 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly worn

slight judder from steering

Pass 28 May 2010 103,724 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 98,684 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

power steering slight judder

Pass 24 May 2008 98,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

power steering slight judder

Pass 19 May 2007 91,049 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 82,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V256 TEW is a 2000 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V256 TEW, 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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V256 TEW is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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