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V489 GCK

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,697 mi
Last recorded89,697 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 GCK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,697 miles

all suspension and steering parts very corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r of vehicle low no obvious fault found

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,560 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

corrosion to all front and rear suspension and under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2016 86,643 miles

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

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

corrosion to all suspension and steering parts

front tyres getting low

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2016 86,643 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to all suspension and steering parts

front tyres getting low

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,648 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres getting low

all front and rear suspension corroded

all steering and brake parts corroded

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 11 Dec 2015 85,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres getting low

all front and rear suspension corroded

all steering and brake parts corroded

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to underside components

rear diff leaking and corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 84,762 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to underside components

rear diff leaking and corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

front suspension noisy

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

o/s/r tyre low

play in n/s and o/s rear hubs

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

underside vehicle components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 81,321 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 Dec 2011 81,315 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2010 79,217 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,268 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,430 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,113 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 53,000 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,355 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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V489 GCK is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V489 GCK, 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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V489 GCK is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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