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X268 KAN

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,222 mi
Last recorded113,222 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 KAN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 113,222 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 110,830 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 107,690 miles

Both rear tyres cracking a little

Pass 8 May 2015 104,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 101,631 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 92,690 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 89,509 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 89,475 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 86,104 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

bonnet struts weak

borderline wear in offside front lower ball joint

slight corrosion in fuel filler neck

slight wear in offside upper ball joint

Fail 15 Aug 2009 85,846 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

"check gage" light on dash

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

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

bonnet struts weak

borderline wear in offside front lower ball joint

slight corrosion in fuel filler neck

slight wear in offside upper ball joint

Pass 14 Aug 2008 73,766 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advanced wear in offside front lower suspension swivel ball joint

corrosion in fuel filler neck

nearside rear indicator lens poor condition

water in nearside rear lamp

Fail 11 Aug 2008 73,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advanced wear in offside front lower suspension swivel ball joint

corrosion in fuel filler neck

nearside rear indicator lens poor condition

water in nearside rear lamp

Pass 24 Aug 2007 69,529 miles

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

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

exhaust mounts poor

Pass 2 Sep 2006 62,060 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 62,060 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 53,589 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 53,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) 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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X268 KAN is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X268 KAN, 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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X268 KAN is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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