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V597 KFL

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,005 mi
Last recorded187,005 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 KFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 187,005 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 186,942 miles

Oil leak

All weldings heavily sealented hard inspect

Exhaust system corroded but not weakened

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Sill has corrossion but not weakened

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Shaci rail corroded both sides

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 186,941 miles

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both side sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust system corroded but not weakened

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Sill has corrossion but not weakened

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Shaci rail corroded both sides

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 178,300 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 168,225 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 158,937 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 144,070 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 131,588 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 131,588 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 121,339 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 106,302 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 106,302 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,011 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake slightly binding

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 88,011 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,372 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 72,263 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 72,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,526 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 60,497 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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V597 KFL is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V597 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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V597 KFL is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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