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X668 RPU

2000 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,280 mi
Last recorded53,280 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX668 RPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,280 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 52,851 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 52,482 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 51,838 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,314 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,590 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 49,514 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 49,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 46,530 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 43,505 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,256 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,839 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,363 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,663 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 37,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,288 miles

Front chassis legs slightly corroded on both sides

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear offside + rear nearside hubs slight end float

Fail 25 Oct 2011 36,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front chassis legs slightly corroded on both sides

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear offside + rear nearside hubs slight end float

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,068 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,712 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,208 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 21,008 miles

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

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

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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X668 RPU is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X668 RPU, 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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X668 RPU is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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