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W409 OCJ

2000 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

202,758 mi
Last recorded202,758 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 OCJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 202,758 miles

offside outer and inner sill has been repaired

Pass 7 Oct 2015 193,947 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 193,933 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 189,630 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 189,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 184,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Aug 2012 173,889 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 23 Aug 2012 173,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 156,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn

Slighty wear on n/s/f tyre on both inner & outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 142,603 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 124,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion on brakepipe over rear axle. n/s/r tyre on limit.

strong advise play in both front inner anti-roll bar mountings. play in rear inner anti-roll bar mountings. front section handbrake cable mounting braket loose.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 124,570 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion on brakepipe over rear axle. n/s/r tyre on limit.

strong advise play in both front inner anti-roll bar mountings. play in rear inner anti-roll bar mountings. front section handbrake cable mounting braket loose.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 116,980 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 112,489 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 112,487 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 104,664 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 104,661 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight wear on all brake discs

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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W409 OCJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W409 OCJ, 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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W409 OCJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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