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V738 KCK

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,354 mi
Last recorded116,354 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV738 KCK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2017 116,354 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function both (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2015 113,337 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Dec 2015 113,324 miles

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

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

Nearside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Dec 2014 110,198 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 110,197 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 109,193 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 101,825 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 101,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,313 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,012 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 89,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 79,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 76,337 miles

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

engine light on

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2009 76,337 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine light on

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,763 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,178 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 56,446 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 45,274 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar lowerdrop link bushes

play in o/s/front bottom ball joint

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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V738 KCK is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V738 KCK, 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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V738 KCK is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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