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X433 KCE

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

124,787 mi
Last recorded124,787 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX433 KCE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 124,787 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 123,121 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 121,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 119,826 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 119,812 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2020 114,855 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 114,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 110,080 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 106,223 miles

both front and rear shock absorbers rusty

both rear inner body sills rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,683 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,291 miles

Play in steering rack end

Fail 12 Jan 2016 80,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack end

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,238 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 75,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 75,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,470 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre split and cracked inner sidewall and perished

underside and components corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2013 74,469 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre split and cracked inner sidewall and perished

underside and components corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,949 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,996 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,170 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 64,792 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,792 miles

Battery insecure

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 8 Mar 2008 60,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,800 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,264 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 49,264 miles

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

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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X433 KCE is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X433 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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X433 KCE is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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