MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,641 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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lower steering column UJ gator is split
rear number plate is in poor condition
vehicle is getting very rusty underneath
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
rear center seat belt has a cover missing
steering column lower UJ gator is split
vehicle is corroded underneath
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
middle & rear exhaust mounts corroded
offside rear saddle bracket on spring corroded
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge † †rear brake pads becoming worn
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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