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V678 FPT

2000 Ford Excursion

White Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,012 mi
Last recorded168,012 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Excursion118,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV678 FPT
MakeFord
ModelExcursion
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 168,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2021 167,802 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 167,802 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 165,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 162,384 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 159,131 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 154,305 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 144,549 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 138,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 131,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 131,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 119,807 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 118,648 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 118,622 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 118,612 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 118,605 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 108,918 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2009 108,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 100,380 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 100,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Excursion?

Based on 1,014 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,705
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Ball joint has excessive play 24
Direction indicator incorrect colour 24
fog lamp not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
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V678 FPT is a 2000 Ford Excursion in White with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Excursion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 118,612 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 Excursion fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V678 FPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Excursion typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Excursion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V678 FPT is a 2000 Ford Excursion, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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