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W314 UAV

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,979 mi
Last recorded100,979 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW314 UAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 100,973 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 100,892 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 100,886 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 100,077 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 95,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight oil leak front of engine area leaking on rack/oil cooler

Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,961 miles

n/s top suspension ball joint has slight play

o/s top suspension ball joint has play

o/s/r brake pipe, across the axle, is corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 82,136 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 82,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,602 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 75,602 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2007 74,603 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 74,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 72,240 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 72,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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W314 UAV is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W314 UAV, 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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W314 UAV is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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