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V98 HHL

2000 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,353 mi
Last recorded75,353 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 HHL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,353 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 74,450 miles

Centre to rear exhaust clamps missing

Front tyres badly cracked

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

Offside rear tie bracket on leaf spring broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 74,436 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre to rear exhaust clamps missing

Front tyres badly cracked

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

Offside rear tie bracket on leaf spring broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 72,995 miles

all four tyres have cracks on the outer sidewalls but none are to the cords

chassis rusty all over

exhaust clamps are in poor condition

o/s front outrigger very rusty

o/s rear no plate bulb has a faulty connection

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 70,985 miles

Steering column rubber gaiter split

Fail 7 Jul 2010 70,985 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering column rubber gaiter split

Pass 19 May 2009 66,791 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 66,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2008 61,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear pads deteriorated and appear overheated

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,797 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 53,366 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 47,190 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 47,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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V98 HHL is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V98 HHL, 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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V98 HHL is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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