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X557 KWP

2000 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,940 mi
Last recorded73,940 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 KWP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,940 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 73,940 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,857 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

underside rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,011 miles

offside rear inner sill corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all tyres perished/cracked

Fail 6 May 2015 67,008 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres cracked/perished

exhaust and mountings corroded slightly

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,714 miles

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2013 66,709 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,081 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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.C.1b)

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,724 miles

battery insecure

bonnet shock absorbers weak

n/s/f wiper blade rubber deteriorated

rear wiper washer innop

Pass 4 Aug 2010 64,162 miles

battery insecure

end float in n/s & o/s rear axle bearing deteriorating

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating

n/s/r anti roll bar link upper bush deteriorating

rear wiper innop

Fail 30 Jul 2010 64,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

end float in n/s & o/s rear axle bearing deteriorating

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating

n/s/r anti roll bar link upper bush deteriorating

rear wiper innop

Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,639 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 61,639 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 57,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 48,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 44,046 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 44,046 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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X557 KWP is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X557 KWP, 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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X557 KWP is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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