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V731 LHJ

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,298 mi
Last recorded69,298 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 69,298 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 62,565 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,300 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 51,543 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 45,290 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 45,290 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V731 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V731 LHJ, 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 V731 LHJ registered?

V731 LHJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V731 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V731 LHJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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