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V373 LJN

2000 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,448 mi
Last recorded124,448 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV373 LJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 124,448 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2015 120,403 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 115,701 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 109,992 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,056 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 108,056 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 104,098 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fuild just above min

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear half shaft slighty leaking

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 28 Mar 2011 104,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fuild just above min

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear half shaft slighty leaking

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Mar 2010 95,402 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 95,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,739 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 77,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,583 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 66,873 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,842 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 57,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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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V373 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 68.8%.

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 V373 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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V373 LJN is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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