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X568 SAV

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,373 mi
Last recorded106,373 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX568 SAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 106,373 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

surface corrosion to chassis body mounts and under floor panel

surface corrosion to rear spring bolt sadels

Fail 17 May 2012 106,373 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

surface corrosion to chassis body mounts and under floor panel

surface corrosion to rear spring bolt sadels

Pass 13 May 2011 96,177 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

self leveling dissconected

slight bined to o/f brake

surface corrosion to feul power steering pipes and both chassis legs

Fail 10 May 2011 96,177 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

self leveling dissconected

slight bined to o/f brake

surface corrosion to feul power steering pipes and both chassis legs

Pass 25 May 2010 88,195 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

noise on front suspension o/s and n/s

rear self leveling disconected

surface corrosion to fuel pipes power steering pipes and both chassis legs

Fail 18 May 2010 88,195 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear self leveling disconected

surface corrosion to fuel pipes power steering pipes and both chassis legs

Pass 27 Apr 2009 80,527 miles

self level disconected at rear

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 16 May 2008 74,173 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 74,173 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 69,738 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,635 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 61,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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X568 SAV is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X568 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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X568 SAV is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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