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W368 WEV

2000 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,859 mi
Last recorded115,859 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 WEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 115,859 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 111,577 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 105,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear seats move but are still secure

slight exhaust blow on centre section

Fail 22 Jul 2017 105,976 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear seats move but are still secure

slight exhaust blow on centre section

Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,491 miles

Nearside Front body mounting corroded but not seriously weakening body security

Offside Front body mounting corroded but not seriously weakening body security

Fail 16 Jun 2016 97,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front body mounting corroded but not seriously weakening body security

Offside Front body mounting corroded but not seriously weakening body security

both rear brake discs in poor condition

foot brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Dec 2014 94,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear shock absorber weak

Fail 13 Dec 2014 94,979 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear shock absorber weak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 92,415 miles

Battery loose but not insecure.

Both front wipers split on edges.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Slight oil leak from front diff

Fail 8 Nov 2013 92,187 miles

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

Battery loose but not insecure.

Both front wipers split on edges.

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Slight oil leak from front diff

Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,589 miles

Brake fluid warning light on dash.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front wiper split on edge.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Slight oil leak from front diff.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 85,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake fluid warning light on dash.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front wiper split on edge.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Slight oil leak from front diff.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 72,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 58,465 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,959 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 54,958 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak on rear diff

rear brake pads lowe

slight corrosion of exhaust system

Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,586 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 48,586 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,698 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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W368 WEV is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W368 WEV, 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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W368 WEV is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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