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X905 EFB

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,508 mi
Last recorded107,508 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX905 EFB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 107,508 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front brake imbalance high,n/s lower

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis crossmember,30cm of spring mountings.both dides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 106,029 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyre treads wearing low

Fail 28 Feb 2020 106,026 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat,phone base ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres tread wearing low

Pass 8 Mar 2019 102,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat base ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s parking effort low

Fail 7 Mar 2019 102,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured both links broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat base ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s parking effort low

o/s reverse lamp not working

Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,849 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 99,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running across the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,990 miles

Rear Exhaust system is very heavily corroded and starting to crumble

Rear Metal brake pipes and unions are corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 94,659 miles

Exhaust is heavily corroded close to mountings

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Front brake disc is slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre treads wearing low on the inner section

Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,373 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2014 87,373 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,259 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 78,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 74,445 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 68,924 miles

Front cross member slightly corroded.

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 67,319 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,929 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 60,929 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 43,063 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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X905 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green 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 X905 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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X905 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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