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X542 SAV

2000 Ford Explorer

Brown Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

137,975 mi
Last recorded137,975 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 SAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 137,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 137,971 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 132,381 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 132,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise rear level unit

Pass 30 Mar 2017 123,032 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 116,730 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 105,074 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f body support mount corroding

rear leaf spring centre supports corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2015 105,074 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f body support mount corroding

rear leaf spring centre supports corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,836 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 96,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 92,441 miles

both rear shock absorber mounts corroding which are also rear leaf spring centre supports

Pass 2 Apr 2012 86,162 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 86,162 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 79,772 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,772 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,375 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 71,375 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,089 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,499 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 54,499 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,815 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 42,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 36,750 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 36,748 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 36,742 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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X542 SAV is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Brown with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 X542 SAV, 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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X542 SAV is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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