MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,357 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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)
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
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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)
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
heavy corrosion on both rear spring/ axle retaining plates. signs of fluid around o/s/r brake back plate?. front handbrake cable bracket broken.
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.
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
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
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)
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
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.
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
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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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