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V435 ROC

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,283 mi
Last recorded144,283 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV435 ROC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 144,283 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under body ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from engine

under body of motor starting to cored

Pass 20 Oct 2020 142,569 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 138,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 136,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 134,087 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 131,553 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 131,479 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 126,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 126,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 119,249 miles

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

rear discs scored

Fail 27 Apr 2011 119,249 miles

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

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

rear discs scored

Pass 27 Oct 2009 110,462 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 95,377 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 95,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 89,400 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 86,506 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 86,506 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

flexy dust cover over steering coupling u/j split

o/s front tyre worn unevenly around inner edge

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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V435 ROC is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V435 ROC, 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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V435 ROC is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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