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X161 YNN

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,253 mi
Last recorded124,253 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 YNN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 124,253 miles

Both front wipers split

Fail 21 Mar 2014 124,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front wipers split

Fail 12 Mar 2013 114,778 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 114,778 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 103,913 miles

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

engine management light on

front/rear tyres perishing

fuel filler neck corroded

general underbody corrosion

offside/nearside front body mounts corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2012 103,913 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

engine management light on

front/rear tyres perishing

fuel filler neck corroded

general underbody corrosion

offside/nearside front body mounts corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2009 102,628 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 102,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 95,527 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

front side windows above manufacters tint

Fail 13 May 2008 95,527 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front side windows above manufacters tint

Pass 14 May 2007 87,161 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 81,541 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 81,541 miles

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

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT UP ON DASH

AUX BELT CRACKED

Pass 11 Aug 2005 73,448 miles

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

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

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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X161 YNN is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X161 YNN, 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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X161 YNN is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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