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V6 XPL

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,975 mi
Last recorded117,975 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 XPL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 May 2025 117,975 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively deteriorated both sides of car (3.4 (b) (ii))

'Lift' in nearside front suspension lower ball joint,close to limit

Chassis and suspension components in corroded condition,not considered seriously weakened,front and rear both sides of car.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute and rear (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 117,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle showing signs of corrosion in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 117,374 miles

eml light on

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 117,372 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 113,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front door handle in poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2019 113,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. odd size to rest of vehicle (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre and tread worn close to limit

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front door very difficult to open from outside vehicle,advise attention.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 111,449 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn down to limit advise replacement

Offside inner sill at rear corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel only just met required effort (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,378 miles

Handbrake only just met required limits

Play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint close to limit

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,951 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake only just met required efforts

Pass 7 Mar 2015 103,155 miles

'lift' in nearside front suspension lower ball joint close to limit

Nearside fcront brake hose poorly mounted

Offside steering track rod end ball joint starting to perish slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 103,153 miles

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

'lift' in nearside front suspension lower ball joint close to limit

Nearside fcront brake hose poorly mounted

Offside steering track rod end ball joint starting to perish slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering feels slightly 'notchy' when turning quickly?

Fail 1 Mar 2014 99,008 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint close to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2014 99,008 miles

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint close to limit

Fail 4 Mar 2013 93,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres perished and close to legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres perished and close to legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2012 84,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to wear bars

offside rear tyre has uneven wear inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2012 84,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to wear bars

offside rear tyre has uneven wear inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,537 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2010 67,999 miles

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

drivers outer door handle has play in mech but working at time of test

rear sear piviot bush missing allowing slight movement

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,182 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both number plates held on by tape but visable and sacure

front wheels spaced out but rears are not

front wipers judder but view of the road not obstructed

steering column dust gator split

Fail 17 Feb 2009 66,182 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both number plates held on by tape but visable and sacure

front wheels spaced out but rears are not

front wipers judder but view of the road not obstructed

steering column dust gator split

Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,943 miles

near side front head light aim on hight limit

Pass 15 Feb 2007 60,217 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 53,585 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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V6 XPL is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V6 XPL, 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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V6 XPL is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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