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W354 RGB

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,057 mi
Last recorded58,057 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 RGB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 58,057 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 58,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,511 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion on nsf flexi pipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion at front body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting of oil on nsr shocker (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion on osf flexi pipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion at front body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 48,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion on nsf flexi pipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion at front body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting of oil on nsr shocker (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion on osf flexi pipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion at front body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 47,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,856 miles

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

nsf out rigger at front body mount corroded and holed

osf out rigger at front body mount corroded and holed

Fail 16 Jul 2014 45,856 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf out rigger at front body mount corroded and holed

osf out rigger at front body mount corroded and holed

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,346 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2013 44,346 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,979 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,205 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 38,253 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 34,951 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,011 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 33,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,507 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,719 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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W354 RGB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W354 RGB, 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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W354 RGB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W354 RGB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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