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X242 ACL

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,261 mi
Last recorded132,261 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 ACL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 132,261 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2017 129,638 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2017 129,597 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 126,636 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 125,380 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 125,347 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2014 122,305 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 May 2014 122,305 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2013 121,038 miles

1 x centre exhaust mount broken

Spare tyre defective

battery weak

steering uj gaitor split

windscreen outrside zones a and b cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2010 105,899 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 105,899 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 103,320 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 103,320 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 99,088 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 99,088 miles

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 99,029 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 88,826 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 88,826 miles

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)

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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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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