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V898 MJM

2000 Ford Excursion

Black Petrol 6700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,944 mi
Last recorded78,944 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Excursion118,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 MJM
MakeFord
ModelExcursion
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,700cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 78,944 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 78,929 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 72,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

front pads getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,608 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,082 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,495 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 68,495 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,164 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perishing

front no plate cracked

rear fog lamp poor

Fail 30 Aug 2011 67,164 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres perishing

front no plate cracked

rear fog lamp poor

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,765 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

front no plate cracked

o/s/rear brake disc scored

oil filter rusty and oily

Fail 4 Sep 2010 65,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

both front tyres perishing

front no plate cracked

o/s/rear brake disc scored

oil filter rusty and oily

Pass 20 Jun 2009 63,871 miles

front number plate cracked

handbrake just within limits

Fail 20 Jun 2009 63,871 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate cracked

handbrake just within limits

Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,910 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 58,167 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Excursion?

Based on 1,014 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,705
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Ball joint has excessive play 24
Direction indicator incorrect colour 24
fog lamp not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
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V898 MJM is a 2000 Ford Excursion in Black with a 6,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Ford Excursion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 118,612 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 Excursion fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V898 MJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Excursion typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Excursion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V898 MJM registered?

V898 MJM is a 2000 Ford Excursion, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V898 MJM safe to buy?

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