MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Eml light on (vehicle pre 2003)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From cat (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel filler neck corroded
General under body corrosion
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Seatbelt missing
Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Temporary locking fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Eml light on (vehicle pre 2003)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From cat (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel filler neck corroded
General under body corrosion
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Seatbelt missing
Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Temporary locking fuel cap fitted
Front tyres worn on edges
Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing
o/s/r seatbelt not fitted
under side corrosion
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine mil light on (pre 2003)
general underside corrosion
o/s/r outer seatbelt not fitted
oil leaks
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/f rack end has slight play
o/s/r seatbelt not fitted
oil leak front diff
underside and suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
n/s/f rack end has slight play
nail n/s/r tyre
o/s/r seatbelt not fitted
oil leak front diff
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside and suspension components corroded
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/r outer seatbelt not fitted
slight corrosion all underside and components
slight oil leak front diff
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine management light on
front diff has slight oil leak
o/s/r outer seatbelt not fitted
slight corrosion all underside and components
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all underside and suspension components corroded
engine management light on
front diff has oil leak
o/s/r outer seatbelt not fitted
rear brake discs corroded
rear inner brake pads appear low
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all underside and suspension components corroded
engine management light on
front diff has oil leak
o/s/r outer seatbelt not fitted
rear brake discs corroded
rear inner brake pads appear low
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/r outer seatbelt not fitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f brake disc slight corrosion and front pads appear approx. 70% worn
o/s/r outer seatbelt not fitted
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/r seatbelt removed
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all tyres starting to crack
centre exhaust support broken
front and rear brake pads approx 75% worn
front number plate cracked
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all tyres starting to crack
centre exhaust support broken
front and rear brake pads approx 75% worn
front number plate cracked
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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X979 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 X979 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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X979 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 November 2000.
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