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V916 PER

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,085 mi
Last recorded155,085 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 PER
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 155,085 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 153,018 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 153,011 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 142,906 miles

Offside body mounting area corroded but body not insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2016 142,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside body mounting area corroded but body not insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2015 130,747 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 119,190 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2013 109,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 109,627 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 101,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 101,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust hard against o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Apr 2010 95,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both front top suspension arm ball joints.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 95,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in both front top suspension arm ball joints.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 87,820 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 82,724 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 82,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 76,471 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 76,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 64,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 64,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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V916 PER is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V916 PER, 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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V916 PER is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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