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X783 EFB

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,427 mi
Last recorded93,427 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX783 EFB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2020 93,427 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,165 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 82,682 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 78,249 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,776 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,626 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 70,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 67,096 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,513 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 61,359 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight surface corrosion throughout chassis/inner wheel arches.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 55,640 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight deterioration to rear load sensor bracket/mounting.

Pass 10 Oct 2009 52,162 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight blow on middle to rear exhaust joint. slight leak on front/rear diff units.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,329 miles

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

handbrake just to limits,travel high advise inspection/adjustment.

slight oil leak front and rear diff units. slight corrosion to rear brake pipe across axle. front headlight washers fitted with blue leds. slight deterioration to nearside headlight pattern.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 42,222 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 42,133 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 38,865 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pads front and rears worn under 50%

nearside and offside wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2005 35,093 miles

front inner tyre side walls scuffed

front wheels rubbing on full locks touching suspension arms

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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X783 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X783 EFB, 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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X783 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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