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V505 LHJ

2000 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,352 mi
Last recorded61,352 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 61,352 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 59,380 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 57,925 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 56,241 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 53,526 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 52,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 52,486 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2019 52,268 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 52,003 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 51,172 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 51,172 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,791 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 50,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,309 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,952 miles

Exhaust rear bracket broken

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,892 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,103 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,952 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 35,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,689 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,712 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 18,009 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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V505 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V505 LHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V505 LHJ registered?

V505 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V505 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V505 LHJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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