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V646 DRR

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,742 mi
Last recorded142,742 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV646 DRR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 142,742 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 142,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 132,605 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 124,280 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 113,705 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 113,705 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 98,893 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 98,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excess travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Oct 2007 93,451 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 93,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,104 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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V646 DRR is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V646 DRR, 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 V646 DRR registered?

V646 DRR is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V646 DRR safe to buy?

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