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X963 BCJ

2000 Ford Explorer

Brown Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,383 mi
Last recorded152,383 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX963 BCJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 152,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 145,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 145,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 133,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 133,007 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 115,415 miles

front pads low. handbrake performance just within limits-advise full brake inspection/ service. middle box exhaust mountings broken.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 93,325 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 93,325 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 90,796 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2006 85,426 miles

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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X963 BCJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Brown with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X963 BCJ, 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 X963 BCJ registered?

X963 BCJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X963 BCJ safe to buy?

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