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X97 GBY

2000 Ford Explorer

Brown Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

169,393 mi
Last recorded169,393 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 GBY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 169,393 miles

front axle pinion weeping

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front shock absorbers bushes perishing

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill rusty

o/s/r shock absorber weeping

rear anti roll bar link bushes perished

rear spring hangers rusty

underbody and chassis rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2024 161,727 miles

front shock absorbers lower bushes perishing

hand brake near reserve limit

n/s number plate light not working

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills rusty

o/s/r shock absorber weeping

rear anti roll bar link bushes perishing

rear bumper rusty

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

under body and chassis rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2023 161,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front shock absorbers lower bushes perishing

handbrake near reserve limit

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill rusty

o/s/r shock absorber weeping

rear anti roll bar link bushes perishing

rear bumper rusty

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

under body and chassis rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2022 152,761 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes perishing

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorber lower bushes perished

o/s/f outer rigger rusty

o/s/r inner sill rusty

o/s/r shock absorber weeping

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear anti roll bar link bushes perished

rear bumper rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2021 143,745 miles

fuel pipes rusty

hand brake near reserve limit

o/s/f outer rigger rusty

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 25 Oct 2021 143,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel pipes rusty

handbrake near reserve limit

o/s/f outrigger rusty

slight bind rear brakes

slight play o/s/f suspension

Pass 3 Nov 2020 136,487 miles

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside and offside front inner sill/outrigger areas slightly corroded.

Fail 29 Oct 2020 136,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside and offside front inner sill/outrigger areas slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 129,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 123,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,036 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 113,075 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 113,075 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 109,555 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 106,655 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,842 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 98,042 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 98,030 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 98,988 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 90,521 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,704 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 72,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 61,149 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 51,554 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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X97 GBY is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Brown with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X97 GBY, 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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X97 GBY is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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