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X523 AFT

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,845 mi
Last recorded126,845 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 AFT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 126,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 124,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 122,164 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 119,284 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 116,564 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 116,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 108,250 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,845 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 91,841 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point beam corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,970 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 88,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,055 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,113 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,867 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 69,867 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,755 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,004 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 55,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,912 miles

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2009 49,906 miles

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

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

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 45,543 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 45,540 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,607 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,105 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 40,105 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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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X523 AFT is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X523 AFT, 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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What year was X523 AFT registered?

X523 AFT is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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