MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear chasis damaged
tow bar close to rear springs
tow bar corroded
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear chasis damaged
tow bar close to rear springs
tow bar corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
oil level low
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
oil level low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tow bar bolts corroded
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak
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X401 YCD is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver 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 X401 YCD, 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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X401 YCD is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 September 2000.
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