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W412 RST

2000 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,279 mi
Last recorded74,279 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 RST
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2016 74,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

self levling light on

under side of vehicle is corroded

windscreen damaged outside swept area not effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,440 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,803 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,404 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,883 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,253 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 59,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 55,926 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,481 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 50,481 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2006 47,453 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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W412 RST is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W412 RST, 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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What year was W412 RST registered?

W412 RST is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W412 RST safe to buy?

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