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W289 YAN

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

132,691 mi
Last recorded132,691 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 YAN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 132,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 119,454 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 108,247 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 108,231 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure broken components (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak ()

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded casing

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

braking system components corroded

exhaust heat shield adrift

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension adjuster linkage corroded

tyres 255/70/16 fitted to front & 235/70/16 fitted to the rear

under vehicle body corroded

vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake system components corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust heat shield adrift

tyres 255/70/16 fitted to front & 235/70/16 fitted to the rear.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 103,674 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at door step & wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under vehicle (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake system components corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust heat shield adrift

tyres 255/70/16 fitted to front & 235/70/16 fitted to the rear.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 98,759 miles

tyres.. 255-70-16 fitted to the front & 235-70-16 fitted to the rear

Fail 21 Mar 2016 98,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at door step & wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyres 255/70/16 fitted front ... 235/70/16 fitted rear

Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,243 miles

Protective boot around steering uj split

Rear axle stabilising shock absorber leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2015 95,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Protective boot around steering uj split

Rear axle stabilising shock absorber leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,673 miles

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

rear axle stabilizer shock absorber leaking

Fail 25 Feb 2014 91,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear axle stabilizer shock absorber leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 88,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,626 miles

Can't open near side rear door from inside the vehicle.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 85,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Can't open near side rear door from inside the vehicle.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 83,533 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,355 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 80,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,671 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,013 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2008 69,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 63,762 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 63,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F Tyre worn.

Rear over axl metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,825 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 59,797 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing low on outer edge of tread.

nearside front wiper is slightly poor.

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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W289 YAN is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W289 YAN, 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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W289 YAN is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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