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X539 AFT

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,387 mi
Last recorded127,387 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX539 AFT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 127,387 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 126,546 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 126,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 123,383 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 123,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 119,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 119,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 111,461 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 104,950 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Jun 2012 104,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Jun 2011 99,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 88,765 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 88,740 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 80,202 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 80,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,530 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 65,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 57,479 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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X539 AFT 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 72.2%.

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 X539 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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X539 AFT is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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