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X905 FGF

2000 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,232 mi
Last recorded66,232 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX905 FGF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 66,232 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 66,232 miles

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

o/s parking brake performance low

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,626 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 60,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 90,285 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,661 miles

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

parking brake performance just within limits

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 FGF is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X905 FGF registered?

X905 FGF is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X905 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X905 FGF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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