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Y531 MDA

2000 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,794 mi
Last recorded117,794 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY531 MDA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 117,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorating

signs of oil leaking from rear axle seals

Fail 10 Jan 2018 117,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object hanging from interior rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2017 114,116 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak by oil filter ()

n/s suspension slightly lower

Fail 21 Dec 2016 113,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from interior rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak by oil filter ()

n/s suspension slightly lower

Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,779 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f upper arm has slight play in bush

Fail 18 Nov 2015 103,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f upper arm has slight play in bush

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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Y531 MDA is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y531 MDA, 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 Y531 MDA registered?

Y531 MDA is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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