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V554 KFL

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,604 mi
Last recorded122,604 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 KFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 122,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 122,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 118,574 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 118,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 111,329 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 97,973 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 97,973 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 80,561 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 80,546 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 51,382 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,139 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 50,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 44,962 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 44,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

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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V554 KFL is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V554 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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V554 KFL is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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