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W196 EOO

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,724 mi
Last recorded84,724 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 EOO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 84,724 miles

brake pedal rubber wear on side

engine warning light on

tyre wear started on both fronts

Fail 19 Jul 2016 84,719 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber wear on side

engine warning light on

tyre wear started on both fronts

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,110 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

engine warning light on

indicator stork wearing

tyre wear starting on both front inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,696 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine warning light on

front axle leaking oil

n/s/f drop link rubbers wearing

stone chip o/s/f bottom screen

Fail 22 Jul 2014 76,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine warning light on

front axle leaking oil

n/s/f drop link rubbers wearing

stone chip o/s/f bottom screen

Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,184 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

wipers in a poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2013 72,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

wipers in a poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,345 miles

front pads very low

rear pads low

self leveling system on back disconected

slight lift in front ball joints

Pass 30 Jul 2011 62,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear springs slightly displaced

Fail 12 Jul 2011 62,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear springs slightly displaced

eng; man; light on

Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,872 miles

Battery insecure

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Rear number plate very poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,374 miles

ADVISE; Long parking brake travel.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,555 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,528 miles

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

Grease around offside front outer drive shaft boot

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 28,980 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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W196 EOO is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W196 EOO, 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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W196 EOO is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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