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V36 KTU

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,853 mi
Last recorded82,853 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 KTU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2017 82,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,499 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 82,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 82,035 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 81,181 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,964 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 80,964 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,439 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 79,437 miles

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

Slight plat in N/S/F Lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,840 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,088 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 66,088 miles

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

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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V36 KTU is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V36 KTU, 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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V36 KTU is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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