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X885 EFB

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,943 mi
Last recorded89,943 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX885 EFB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 89,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,912 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 77,725 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 77,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 73,247 miles

LPG tank corroded

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 70,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has bad cracks around tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2015 67,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cracks on out-side wall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 67,926 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cracks on out-side wall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 64,978 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 64,978 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 62,418 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

all shocks starting to deterioate

nearside rear tyre starting to deterioate

Pass 21 Dec 2013 62,418 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

all shocks starting to deterioate

nearside rear tyre starting to deterioate

Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,310 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 55,456 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 51,676 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 49,521 miles

handbrake long in operation

Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,154 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,469 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 48,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,378 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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X885 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X885 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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What year was X885 EFB registered?

X885 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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