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W232 GDE

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,438 mi
Last recorded160,438 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW232 GDE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 May 2019 160,438 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake binding

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil filter rusty

rear shocks weak

rear spring hangers very rusty

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2017 158,511 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under body surface corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2016 158,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 153,810 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 150,161 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 145,122 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 139,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 131,621 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 121,896 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 111,541 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 62,761 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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W232 GDE is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W232 GDE, 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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W232 GDE is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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