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X849 EFB

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,131 mi
Last recorded119,131 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 EFB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 119,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2013 119,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 114,378 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 114,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 108,589 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

tyre poor rear

Fail 17 Feb 2011 108,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

tyre poor rear

Pass 3 Feb 2010 104,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 94,384 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front tyre wall cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2009 94,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2008 85,070 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 85,061 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 78,602 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 78,571 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Nov 2006 78,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 72,063 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 72,063 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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X849 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X849 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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X849 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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