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X596 KCE

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,412 mi
Last recorded94,412 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 KCE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 94,412 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 72,229 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

nearside and offside wiper blades split

rear brake pipes corroded

rear wiper blade split

windscreen slightly scratched im zone A

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,229 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside wiper blades split

rear brake pipes corroded

rear wiper blade split

windscreen slightly scratched im zone A

Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,244 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 69,244 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,092 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 60,570 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,934 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 53,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2005 48,823 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 48,823 miles

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

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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X596 KCE is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X596 KCE, 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 X596 KCE registered?

X596 KCE is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X596 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X596 KCE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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