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W356 OAN

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,184 mi
Last recorded99,184 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 OAN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,184 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

front crossmember corroded

n/s and o/s front outriggers corroded at the ends and partially covered

Fail 23 Feb 2026 99,179 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroded

n/s and o/s front outriggers corroded at the ends and partially covered

Pass 20 May 2025 99,129 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front outriggers corroded at the extreme ends and partially covered.

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear sills

Pass 14 May 2024 98,897 miles

n/s and o/s front outriggers corroded at the extreme ends

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s rear sills

Pass 4 May 2023 98,813 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 98,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 98,610 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 98,596 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

n/s rear spring saddle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,492 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 98,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,630 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 97,557 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust supports broken

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,498 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 96,497 miles

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

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

Rear spring mounts and hangers corroded

exhaust corroded

steering wheel wobble

Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,167 miles

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,959 miles

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

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,613 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,737 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 74,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,078 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,532 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

long travel handbrake

rear exhaust support hanger broken

Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,627 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,278 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 52,149 miles

both rear tyres low.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,687 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 41,686 miles

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

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

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

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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W356 OAN is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W356 OAN, 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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W356 OAN is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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