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V420 JGS

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,641 mi
Last recorded80,641 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 JGS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,641 miles

lower steering column UJ gator is split

rear number plate is in poor condition

vehicle is getting very rusty underneath

Fail 27 Jul 2017 80,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

lower steering column UJ gator is split

rear number plate is in poor condition

vehicle is getting very rusty underneath

Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,569 miles

rear center seat belt has a cover missing

steering column lower UJ gator is split

vehicle is corroded underneath

Fail 8 Aug 2016 75,567 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre

rear center seat belt has a cover missing

spare tyre is flat

steering column lower UJ gator is split

vehicle is corroded underneath

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,165 miles

Chassis corroded in many places

Fuel filler hose heavily corroded and has evidence of previous leaks but not leaking at time of test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Strong smell of fuel around fuel tank but no leaks visible

Fail 17 Aug 2015 73,165 miles

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

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

Chassis corroded in many places

Fuel filler hose heavily corroded and has evidence of previous leaks but not leaking at time of test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Strong smell of fuel around fuel tank but no leaks visible

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,130 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear wheel/suspension assembly has slight end float

offside rear wheel/suspension assembly has slight end float

rear spring centre mounts corroded

vehicle corroded in many places

Fail 22 Aug 2014 68,107 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside rear wheel/suspension assembly has slight end float

offside rear wheel/suspension assembly has slight end float

rear spring centre mounts corroded

vehicle corroded in many places

Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,874 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front tyre bald on both edges

rear cross axle brake pipe corroded and parts unable to be fully checked due to poor access

slight end float detected at nearside rear wheel

slight end float detected at offside rear wheel

spare tyre flat

vehicle body and chassis corroded in places

Fail 30 Aug 2013 64,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front tyre bald on both edges

rear cross axle brake pipe corroded and parts unable to be fully checked due to poor access

slight end float detected at nearside rear wheel

slight end float detected at offside rear wheel

spare tyre flat

vehicle body and chassis corroded in places

Fail 19 Aug 2013 64,768 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Aug 2012 61,166 miles

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

middle & rear exhaust mounts corroded

offside rear saddle bracket on spring corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,564 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,935 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 52,935 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,774 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 48,774 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 38,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,427 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2006 29,914 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge † †rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 13 Jun 2005

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V420 JGS is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V420 JGS, 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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V420 JGS is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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