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X789 RPU

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,749 mi
Last recorded134,749 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 RPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 134,749 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 122,065 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 115,241 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 109,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 109,621 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 104,768 miles

Both front brake disc's corroding slightly on inner braking faces

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2010 98,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 92,339 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,631 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight free play in both rear hubs

Fail 21 Aug 2007 87,631 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

off side reverse light not working

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight free play in rear hubs

Fail 15 Mar 2006 77,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 77,510 miles

Slight lift in both front lower ball joints.

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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X789 RPU is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X789 RPU, 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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X789 RPU is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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