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V273 PHJ

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,179 mi
Last recorded232,179 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 232,179 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 232,179 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 222,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2022 222,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2021 214,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 9 Feb 2021 211,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 211,263 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 210,709 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 210,604 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 208,975 miles

front discs starting to lip (pads 3mm)

front reg starting to de laminate

very slight play at n/s/r and o/s/f wheels

Fail 23 Jan 2018 208,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid snapped at tail pipe join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs starting to lip (pads 3mm)

front reg starting to de laminate

very slight play at n/s/r and o/s/f wheels

Pass 30 Jan 2017 206,127 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 206,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 204,129 miles

Drivers seat base slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 204,129 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drivers seat base slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 198,732 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 198,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 186,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 186,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 178,606 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 178,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 167,345 miles

rear hand brake close to legal limits,

Pass 31 Dec 2010 150,362 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 133,647 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 114,121 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 96,212 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 80,891 miles

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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V273 PHJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V273 PHJ, 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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V273 PHJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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