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X552 AFT

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,666 mi
Last recorded90,666 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 AFT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,666 miles

Exhaust rear & one centre hanger corroded off.

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both orange bulbs are fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 90,554 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust rear & one centre hanger corroded off.

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both orange bulbs are fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,476 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,226 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 72,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,227 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 67,336 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

battery insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2012 67,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

battery insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,969 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,860 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,266 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,410 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,109 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,616 miles

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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X552 AFT is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X552 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 X552 AFT registered?

X552 AFT is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X552 AFT safe to buy?

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