MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Both rear leaf springs appear weakened
Both rear shock absorber casings corroded
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside outer under sills extremely corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened leaf springs appear weak (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured 1.6mm - LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake performance only just met requirements
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
Rear brakes appear to be sticking after carrying out Decelerometer brake test
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened leaf springs appear weak (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured 1.6mm - LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake performance only just met requirements
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)
Rear brakes appear to be sticking after carrying out Decelerometer brake test
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front screen damaged not within wiper sweep
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear body to axle damper leaking
fuel breather lines corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
crack in screen not within a prescribed area
exhaust system deteriorated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Lift in nearside and offside front lower ball joints
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
1 x centre exhaust mount broken
Spare tyre defective
battery weak
steering uj gaitor split
windscreen outrside zones a and b cracked
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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 has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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X242 ACL is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 X242 ACL, 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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X242 ACL is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 2000.
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