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V413 HKY

2000 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,443 mi
Last recorded141,443 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV413 HKY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 141,443 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 141,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 132,901 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 132,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 128,116 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 all (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroding

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2017 128,078 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple area (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 all (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroding

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2016 120,905 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

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

active suspension switched off

battery slightly insecure

both diffs oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust corroded slight leak from box

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2016 120,905 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (7.1.2)

Front exhaust corroding

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

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

active suspension switched off

battery slightly insecure

both diffs oil leak

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

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,367 miles

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

battery loose

exhaust system corroding

front and nearside front chassis member mounting areas badly corroded

general surface corrosion through-out lower parts of vehicle

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 9 Jul 2015 114,367 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery loose

exhaust system corroding

front and nearside front chassis member mounting areas badly corroded

general surface corrosion through-out lower parts of vehicle

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 7 Jul 2014 109,482 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,718 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,711 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,094 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 88,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,415 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 71,113 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,534 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 62,872 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,217 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 48,722 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 48,722 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,445 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 43,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,702 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 39,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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V413 HKY is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 V413 HKY, 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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V413 HKY is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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