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X703 VGC

2000 Ford Excursion

White Petrol 6795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,708 mi
Last recorded128,708 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Excursion118,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 VGC
MakeFord
ModelExcursion
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,795cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 128,708 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 118,725 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 118,725 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 108,445 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 108,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 108,446 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 108,445 miles

Centre Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2008 108,654 miles

off side foot step missing and has been taped up--near side front drive shaft makes slight niose when hand rotated- ear side front indicator is slightly loose abs light flasshes intermitantly but stayed off during test wiring fault rather than ABS

Pass 26 Mar 2007 98,835 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 98,722 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 92,139 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Excursion?

Based on 1,014 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,705
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Ball joint has excessive play 24
Direction indicator incorrect colour 24
fog lamp not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
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X703 VGC is a 2000 Ford Excursion in White with a 6,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Ford Excursion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 118,612 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 Excursion fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X703 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Excursion typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Excursion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X703 VGC is a 2000 Ford Excursion, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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