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V883 MGM

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,209 mi
Last recorded134,209 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV883 MGM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 134,209 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 134,205 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 130,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 130,785 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 126,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Jun 2017 121,423 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joints or slight play in a universal joint ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake only just met close to the minimum of 16% with 17% may need attention or adjustment

Pass 22 Jun 2016 117,710 miles

rear park brake only just met efficiency @ 16%

Pass 27 Jun 2015 114,932 miles

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

park brake only just met efficiency 16% may need attention

Fail 18 Jun 2015 114,932 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 112,157 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 109,700 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 109,700 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 107,760 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 107,760 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 105,081 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 105,081 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 102,048 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 99,306 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 96,969 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 93,835 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 90,474 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 90,474 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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V883 MGM is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V883 MGM, 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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V883 MGM is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 January 2000.

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