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W341 VGU

2000 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,291 mi
Last recorded66,291 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW341 VGU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 66,291 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,936 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 60,803 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 60,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 57,494 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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W341 VGU is a 2000 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W341 VGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W341 VGU registered?

W341 VGU is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W341 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W341 VGU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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