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X36 BJU

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,725 mi
Last recorded122,725 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX36 BJU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 122,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 119,878 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 119,820 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both kicking wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 118,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play greased (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle steady lower shocker bush worn

Fail 17 Sep 2024

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle steady shocker lower bush worn

Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 116,213 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 114,386 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 113,038 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 113,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,077 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 32,775 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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X36 BJU is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X36 BJU, 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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X36 BJU is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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