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W361 YOT

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,855 mi
Last recorded130,855 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 YOT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 130,855 miles

windscreen cracked above mirror

Fail 5 Oct 2015 130,855 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

windscreen cracked above mirror

Pass 6 Aug 2014 128,723 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 126,870 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 121,425 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 106,318 miles

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

engine management and airbag lamps stay on

Fail 5 Jul 2011 106,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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)

engine management and airbag lamps stay on

Pass 1 Jul 2010 101,043 miles

EML Light on

OSR Leaf spring clamp broken

Rear pads and discs low

Pass 24 Jun 2009 96,636 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 96,636 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 91,055 miles

management light on

Fail 24 Jun 2008 91,055 miles

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

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

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

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

management light on

uneven wear on front tyres advise tracking check

Pass 18 Jul 2007 87,842 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 87,805 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

management light showing

Fail 9 May 2007 87,366 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,489 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 84,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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W361 YOT is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W361 YOT, 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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W361 YOT is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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