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X257 KCE

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,225 mi
Last recorded95,225 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 KCE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2026 95,225 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested risk of ball joint detachment (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 94,231 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 86,298 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 82,643 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All anti rollbar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 82,634 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back pipe missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All anti rollbar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 76,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 76,429 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,643 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 61,325 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 60,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,041 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 59,329 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,925 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,020 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,891 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,824 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,182 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,285 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,034 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,537 miles

All tyres worn close to limit and perished

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,212 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 30 Jan 2007 34,153 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 34,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 31,018 miles

exhaust/system/in/rusty/condition

oil leak

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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X257 KCE is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X257 KCE, 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 X257 KCE registered?

X257 KCE is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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