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X536 AFT

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,502 mi
Last recorded132,502 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX536 AFT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 132,502 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank is heavily corroded

rear brake discs are deterioted

Fail 18 Apr 2019 132,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake discs are deterioted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 124,016 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,289 miles

fuel filler neck is heavily corroded. recommend renewal

n/s and o/s rear sections of inner sill have corrosion evident

Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,317 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 94,317 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 93,912 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

could not lift rear seats due to personal effects

Fail 5 Jul 2013 90,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection to seat belts

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 75,245 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,616 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 72,612 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,147 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 64,147 miles

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 56,514 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 56,520 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 56,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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X536 AFT is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X536 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 X536 AFT registered?

X536 AFT is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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