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V355 LJN

2000 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,806 mi
Last recorded146,806 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 LJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 May 2018 146,806 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside rear and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated offside rear and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

advisory nearside front brake sticking overheated

suspension components and chasis corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2017 145,203 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush offside front (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (2.6.2)

advisory parking brake perfomance low just pass

advisory temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 May 2017 145,194 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside front (6.1.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush offside front (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (2.6.2)

advisory parking brake perfomance low just pass

advisory temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 143,062 miles

temporay fuel cap fitted

steering uj dustcover split

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteroaited

both rear shock asborber bushes perished

front discs seem to be getting hot

o/s/f suspension arms bushes perished

oil leak front diff

rear diff oil leak

rear halve shafts movement both

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 16 May 2015 137,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advisory both rear brake discs are in poor cointion redcued brakeing surface

Fail 9 May 2015 137,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advisory both rear brake discs are in poor cointion redcued brakeing surface

Pass 24 May 2014 134,357 miles

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

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

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 3 May 2013 131,285 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 131,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

FRONT DIFF LEAKING

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

REAR DIFF LEAKING

UPPER WISH BONE INNER BUSHES SPLIT

Fail 6 Jul 2011 131,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 117,283 miles

o/s/f - n/s/ f discs badly worn and corroded (dangerous)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 117,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 105,897 miles

brake disc rusted and lipped

exhaust rusted/corroded on joints

tempory fuel cap fitted but is sealing securly

windows tinted

Pass 27 Jun 2008 101,401 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 8 Jun 2007 89,311 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 89,311 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V355 LJN is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V355 LJN, 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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V355 LJN is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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