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V985 EET

2000 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,328 mi
Last recorded106,328 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 EET
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 106,328 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 106,296 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 105,137 miles

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

off side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Dec 2010 101,725 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 98,194 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)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 98,171 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 92,320 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 88,424 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 83,919 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 79,149 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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V985 EET is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V985 EET, 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 V985 EET registered?

V985 EET is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V985 EET safe to buy?

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