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X838 PPU

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,326 mi
Last recorded118,326 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 PPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,326 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak slight ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 118,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak slight ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 117,368 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 116,592 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 116,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 115,550 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 113,321 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 113,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,488 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 109,478 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 105,393 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 105,393 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 99,669 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 95,465 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,225 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 91,225 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 91,225 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 84,041 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 84,041 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 76,554 miles

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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X838 PPU is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X838 PPU, 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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X838 PPU is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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