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X979 EFB

2000 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,055 mi
Last recorded165,055 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 EFB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 165,055 miles

Eml light on (vehicle pre 2003)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seatbelt missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 165,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Eml light on (vehicle pre 2003)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seatbelt missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 158,257 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

o/s/r seatbelt not fitted

under side corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2019 158,173 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine mil light on (pre 2003)

general underside corrosion

o/s/r outer seatbelt not fitted

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2018 152,621 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f rack end has slight play

o/s/r seatbelt not fitted

oil leak front diff

underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 152,620 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

n/s/f rack end has slight play

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/r seatbelt not fitted

oil leak front diff

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 144,879 miles

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

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

o/s/r outer seatbelt not fitted

slight corrosion all underside and components

slight oil leak front diff

Fail 20 Jul 2017 144,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine management light on

front diff has slight oil leak

o/s/r outer seatbelt not fitted

slight corrosion all underside and components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 138,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

all underside and suspension components corroded

engine management light on

front diff has oil leak

o/s/r outer seatbelt not fitted

rear brake discs corroded

rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 28 Jul 2016 138,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

all underside and suspension components corroded

engine management light on

front diff has oil leak

o/s/r outer seatbelt not fitted

rear brake discs corroded

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 11 Aug 2015 128,008 miles

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

o/s/r outer seatbelt not fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2015 127,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f brake disc slight corrosion and front pads appear approx. 70% worn

o/s/r outer seatbelt not fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 119,924 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r seatbelt removed

Fail 12 Aug 2014 119,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 112,739 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 112,739 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2012 104,848 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,569 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to crack

centre exhaust support broken

front and rear brake pads approx 75% worn

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Jun 2011 95,569 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all tyres starting to crack

centre exhaust support broken

front and rear brake pads approx 75% worn

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,634 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,065 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 50,237 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005

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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X979 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 X979 EFB, 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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X979 EFB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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