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X898 EHE

2000 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,416 mi
Last recorded77,416 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 EHE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,416 miles

spare tyre is flat

Fail 1 Dec 2015 77,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare tyre is flat

Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,803 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,330 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,184 miles

various components surface rust very dry underside requires lubrication

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,535 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2011 75,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 75,134 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

slight cracking on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

slight pulsing through brake pedal

Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 72,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 72,212 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 70,728 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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X898 EHE is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X898 EHE, 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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X898 EHE is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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