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W428 UEV

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

215,405 mi
Last recorded215,405 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW428 UEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2015 215,405 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 212,059 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 210,078 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 210,000 miles

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

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 190,239 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2006 166,536 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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W428 UEV is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W428 UEV, 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 W428 UEV registered?

W428 UEV is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W428 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W428 UEV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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