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X783 GCE

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

146,357 mi
Last recorded146,357 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX783 GCE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 146,357 miles

Front Slight play in both front anti roll bar link arms

Rear Rear brakes disc worn and pads low

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body has corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 138,293 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and upper (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear axle u bolt mount

Pass 29 Jun 2016 133,977 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 133,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 128,218 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak between engine and gearbox

Fail 5 Jan 2015 128,212 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak between engine and gearbox

Pass 15 Jul 2013 119,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 119,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 110,052 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 98,942 miles

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

damp around o/s/r axle end

front and rear brake disc worn slighty

fuel tank vent pipe spilt

slighty brake binding n/s/f

Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,499 miles

heavy corrosion on both rear spring/ axle retaining plates. signs of fluid around o/s/r brake back plate?. front handbrake cable bracket broken.

Fail 30 Jun 2010 89,497 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion on both rear spring/ axle retaining plates. signs of fluid around o/s/r brake back plate?. front handbrake cable bracket broken.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,768 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front lower arm inner bushes starting to perish

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Fail 17 Feb 2009 73,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front lower arm inner bushes starting to perish

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,640 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 66,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,579 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 59,579 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

alternator belt deteriated

front flexi ferrules corroded

hand brake long

Fail 19 Jan 2007 59,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four brake discs pitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 508,213 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 50,752 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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X783 GCE is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X783 GCE, 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 GCE is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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