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V416 ESR

2000 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,384 mi
Last recorded107,384 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV416 ESR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 107,384 miles

oil filter slight leak

Fail 7 May 2024 107,169 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak at middle flange (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill & rear step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak hole in casing (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2023 106,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all steering and suspension components are corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 105,542 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake passed but recording slightly low effort

Fail 13 Dec 2021 105,540 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,829 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 102,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 98,525 miles

all 4 ball joint dust covers worn

both front and rear chassis showing corrosion

brake servo showing corrosion

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear stabalising shocker damp

oil leak around front diff

slight dampness around power steering rack/pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,838 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED/CORRODED ON INNER FACE

EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING CORROSION

NEARSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT

NEARSIDE REAR STABILISING SHOCKER SHOWING DAMPNESS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WALL SHOWING CRACKS

POWERSTEERING PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND BRAKE SERVO

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALLJOINT

Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,508 miles

Front registration plate incorrect too small. (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect too small. (6.3.1a)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

check engine light on.

front number plate cracked.

nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

oil leak.

slight crack in offside rear lamp lens.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,395 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

engine check light on dash

front registration plate damaged however not likely to be misread

slight oil leak at front diff seal

slight scuffing noise from front brakes

very slight play at o/s and n/s/f steering arms

Fail 31 Jul 2014 83,280 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

engine check light on dash

front registration plate damaged however not likely to be misread

rear exhaust pipe bracket broken however still secure

slight oil leak at front diff seal

slight scuffing noise from front brakes

very slight play at o/s and n/s/f steering arms

Pass 24 Aug 2013 74,859 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,573 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,887 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 56,821 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,821 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,027 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,159 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,477 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,001 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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V416 ESR is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V416 ESR, 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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V416 ESR is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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