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V524 LNO

2000 Ford Explorer

Blue Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

113,700 mi
Last recorded113,700 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 LNO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 113,700 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 113,700 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 113,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 103,009 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 102,272 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 101,954 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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V524 LNO is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V524 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 V524 LNO registered?

V524 LNO is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V524 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V524 LNO shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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