MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
All 4 Shock absorber corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear self levelling linkage poor
temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Front top swivel joint slight lift
Offside Rear under sill corroded and on limits
both rear suspension units corroded and in poor condition
brake pipes under bonnet from master cylinder appear corroded on nearside but access very poor preventing proper inspection
front and rear axles have slight oil leaks
rear brake pads wearing low
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front top swivel joint slight lift
Offside Rear under sill corroded and on limits
both rear suspension units corroded and in poor condition
brake pipes under bonnet from master cylinder appear corroded on nearside but access very poor preventing proper inspection
front and rear axles have slight oil leaks
rear brake pads wearing low
rear self levelling linkage poor
Brake pedal rubber split
Engine noisy
Front and rear diff oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Wipers smear
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal rubber split
Engine noisy
Front and rear diff oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Wipers smear
exhaust brackets well corroded
o/s/r tyre worn smooth on both edges
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust brackets well corroded
front brake pads getting low
o/s/r tyre worn smooth on both edges
front number plate deteriorated
nearside front top swivel joint some play and on limits-needs attention
nearside front track rod end boot deteriorated
offside rear tyre scrubbed and worn low on inner edge of tread
oil leak from front axle nearside driveshaft oil seal
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
both front indicators faded
both rear brakes binding slightly
front number plate deteriorated
nearside front top swivel joint some play and on limits-needs attention
nearside front track rod end boot deteriorated
offside rear tyre scrubbed and worn low on inner edge of tread
oil leak from front axle nearside driveshaft oil seal
many underside suspension components well corroded
park brake efficiency on minimum limit of 16%
power steering judders in operation when engine idling
shock absorbers feel soft & quite bouncy during decelerometer brake test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
many underside suspension components well corroded
n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
n/s/f tyre has & nail in - not in a repairable area
o/s/f tyre scrubbed low on inner edge of tread
power steering judders in operation when engine idling
shock absorbers feel soft & quite bouncy during decelerometer brake test
nearside front top swivel joint some play and on limits.Borderline pass and needs attention
nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread
park brake on limit of 16% efficiency - drums & shoes appear new so may improve with "bedding in"
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
nearside front top swivel joint some play and on limits.Borderline pass and needs attention
nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread
rear brake flexi brake hose marked where been rubbing previously
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
slight damage to rear flexi brake hose where rubbing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front indicatours starting to show white light
both front wiper blades starting to split poor condistion
front brake discs in poor condistion (corrording inner edge )
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both front indicatours starting to show white light
both front wiper blades starting to split poor condistion
front brake discs in poor condistion (corrording inner edge )
n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
o/s/r brake pipe startring to corrode
rear pads look low
nearside front tyre worn low and close to limits
offside front tyre worn low and close to limits
o/s/f tyre getting low
front brake pads and discs worn
rear brake pads and discs worn
wear to offside front lower balljoint
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
X378 HGK is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 X378 HGK, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of X378 HGK?
You can check the full history of X378 HGK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was X378 HGK registered?
X378 HGK is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 December 2000.
Is X378 HGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for X378 HGK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does X378 HGK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X378 HGK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.