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X862 EFB

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

174,406 mi
Last recorded174,406 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX862 EFB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 174,406 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 174,405 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Dec 2022 174,404 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 169,766 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 169,756 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 165,455 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 165,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 158,926 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 158,925 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 156,302 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 153,620 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 144,612 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 2 May 2015 136,232 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 11,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 111,500 miles

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

offside front tyre is scrubbing inner edge slightly and is on 3mm

Fail 4 Apr 2013 11,357 miles

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

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

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

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

offside front tyre is scrubbing inner edge slightly and is on 3mm

Pass 11 Apr 2012 106,266 miles

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

rear transverse brake pipe is corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 106,256 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust has two mountings that are corroded and snaped

rear transverse brake pipe is corroded

battery is insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,036 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 98,022 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres are worn to 1.6mm

Pass 6 Apr 2010 83,412 miles

shim on n/s/f pad noisey poss fitting ?

Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,807 miles

o/s rear antiroll bar wearing (bush worn )lower

Fail 24 Mar 2009 67,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

o/s rear antiroll bar wearing (bush worn )lower

Fail 26 Mar 2008 53,452 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,452 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,604 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 38,604 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,898 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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X862 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 X862 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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X862 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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