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X671 XLJ

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,538 mi
Last recorded94,538 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX671 XLJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 94,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 94,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,534 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 87,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,778 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 79,776 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 76,177 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 74,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 6 Jan 2010 73,126 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,373 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

airbag light staying on/brake pipes rusting/chassis rusting/rear number plate secured with elastic bands

Fail 5 Jul 2007 64,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag light staying on/brake pipes rusting/chassis rusting/rear number plate secured with elastic bands

Pass 16 Nov 2005 58,185 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 58,185 miles

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

brake pipes rusting

temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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X671 XLJ 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 64.3%.

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 X671 XLJ, 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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X671 XLJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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