MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front axle pinion weeping
front anti roll bar bushes worn
front shock absorbers bushes perishing
o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill rusty
o/s/r shock absorber weeping
rear anti roll bar link bushes perished
rear spring hangers rusty
underbody and chassis rusty
front shock absorbers lower bushes perishing
hand brake near reserve limit
n/s number plate light not working
o/s and n/s inner and outer sills rusty
o/s/r shock absorber weeping
rear anti roll bar link bushes perishing
rear bumper rusty
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
under body and chassis rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
front shock absorbers lower bushes perishing
handbrake near reserve limit
o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill rusty
o/s/r shock absorber weeping
rear anti roll bar link bushes perishing
rear bumper rusty
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
under body and chassis rusty
front brake pads getting low
n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes perishing
o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorber lower bushes perished
o/s/f outer rigger rusty
o/s/r inner sill rusty
o/s/r shock absorber weeping
play in o/s/f wheel bearing
rear anti roll bar link bushes perished
rear bumper rusty
fuel pipes rusty
hand brake near reserve limit
o/s/f outer rigger rusty
slight bind o/s/r brake
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel pipes rusty
handbrake near reserve limit
o/s/f outrigger rusty
slight bind rear brakes
slight play o/s/f suspension
Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside and offside front inner sill/outrigger areas slightly corroded.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fuel tank filler pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside and offside front inner sill/outrigger areas slightly corroded.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X97 GBY is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Brown with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 X97 GBY, 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 X97 GBY registered?
X97 GBY is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 September 2000.
Is X97 GBY safe to buy?
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