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V665 TEW

2000 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,314 mi
Last recorded151,314 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV665 TEW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 151,314 miles

Exhaust pipe+joints are quite corroded.

Front brake pads appear to be low.(Advise very early inspection.)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front exhaust is puffing.(Advise early repair.)

Power steering pump is starting to wine under load.(Advise early inspection.)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 141,683 miles

original vt 32 still applies

Fail 5 Jul 2006 141,683 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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V665 TEW is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V665 TEW, 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 V665 TEW registered?

V665 TEW is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V665 TEW safe to buy?

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