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X278 JCE

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,487 mi
Last recorded120,487 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 JCE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 120,487 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 118,385 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 118,382 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 115,608 miles

advise o/s and n/s rear leaf spring shackle plates are corroding as marked,

slight smell of gas from around vehicle , no leak found , benefit of doubt given to presenter.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 108,700 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 108,676 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

cat converter rattling.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 96,263 miles

advise both front tyres are wearing on edges also transverse steel brake pipe is starting to corrode.

advise rear brakes have a slight bind.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 96,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on edges.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear wheel is steel spare

oil level on minimum

Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,950 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,090 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,437 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,823 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X278 JCE is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X278 JCE, 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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X278 JCE is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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