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V497 KFL

2000 Ford Explorer

Red Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,966 mi
Last recorded147,966 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 KFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 147,966 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 142,770 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 136,912 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 136,671 miles

exhaust leak from catalytic convertor (border pass).

Pass 2 Jul 2014 134,828 miles

both front flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded.

both rear brake pipes corroded.

both rear tyres cracking in tread.

general corrosion on rear chassis.

rear flexi brake pipe ferrules coroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 134,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both front flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded.

both rear brake pipes corroded.

both rear tyres cracking in tread.

general corrosion on rear chassis.

rear brake discs and pads worn and corroded.

rear flexi brake pipe ferrules coroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 131,812 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 128,120 miles

both LPG tanks corroding.

filler neck pipes starting to corrode.

slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar D bush.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 128,113 miles

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

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

both LPG tanks corroding.

filler neck pipes starting to corrode.

slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar D bush.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 124,485 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 120,256 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 120,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 113,206 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 104,991 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 95,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 88,422 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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V497 KFL is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 V497 KFL, 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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V497 KFL is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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