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X933 EFB

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

75,700 mi
Last recorded75,700 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX933 EFB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,700 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 75,694 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,354 miles

airbag light on

battery insecure

steering column gaiter split

Fail 30 Jan 2013 73,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

airbag light on

battery insecure

steering column gaiter split

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,492 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light on

battery insecure

front tyres uneven wear

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2012 69,492 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light on

battery insecure

front tyres uneven wear

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,813 miles

accelerator pedal insecure

airbag warning light illuminated

alternator belt cracking

brake pedal anti slip worn slightly

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

oil leak on front differential

tyre size: 255/70R16

Fail 3 Feb 2011 66,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accelerator pedal insecure

airbag warning light illuminated

alternator belt cracking

brake pedal anti slip worn slightly

engine management light illuminated

front number plate cracked

fuel filter pipe locking device insecure

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

oil leak on front differential

parking brake requires adjustment

tyre size: 255/70R16

Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,952 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

under body corroded (wax oil)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 63,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

air bag light on

under body corroded (wax oil)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,981 miles

air bag light on

front no plate cracked

fuel tank filler neck corroded

rear brake pipe over rear axle corroded

travel in park brake lever

Fail 21 Jan 2009 59,979 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

air bag light on

front no plate cracked

fuel tank filler neck corroded

rear brake pipe over rear axle corroded

travel in park brake lever

Fail 31 Jul 2008 58,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,723 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 54,720 miles

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

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

rear bottom leaf springs out of aline

Pass 22 Jun 2005 47,151 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 47,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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X933 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 X933 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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X933 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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