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V501 LNO

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,204 mi
Last recorded74,204 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 LNO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 74,204 miles

Parking brake travel long

Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,021 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,148 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 69,057 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 69,054 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 68,431 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 68,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 67,617 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,776 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,828 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 63,792 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight brake bind on offside front

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyres low + slightly perished

Fail 10 May 2014 58,734 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front 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)

all tyres perished

exhaust system rusted on hangers

rear leaf spring bottom plates rusted

under body surface rust/plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,141 miles

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

all four tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls but showing no ply cords

front brake discs scored/rusted lightly

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,759 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 37,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,329 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,398 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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V501 LNO is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V501 LNO, 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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What year was V501 LNO registered?

V501 LNO is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V501 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V501 LNO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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