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W42 XHK

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,806 mi
Last recorded129,806 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 XHK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 129,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 126,477 miles

BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHT DISCOLOURED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE WARN CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER MOUNTAIL PLATES CORRODED

Fail 17 Jul 2012 126,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHT DISCOLOURED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE WARN CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER MOUNTAIL PLATES CORRODED

Pass 5 Jul 2011 120,109 miles

both front brake discs well worn

brake fluid level low

front brake pads worn low to limits-borderline pass and need attention (unable to properly inspect inner brake pads due to access)

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front lower swivel joint slight lift

rear brake pads worn very low and on limits.Borderline pass and need attention

Fail 4 Jul 2011 120,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs well worn

brake fluid level low

front brake pads worn low to limits-borderline pass and need attention (unable to properly inspect inner brake pads due to access)

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front lower swivel joint slight lift

rear brake pads worn very low and on limits.Borderline pass and need attention

Pass 8 Jul 2010 112,740 miles

front diff oil leak

front discs and pads getting low

front number plate poor

rear pads low

Fail 5 Jul 2010 112,740 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front diff oil leak

front discs and pads getting low

front number plate poor

rear pads low

Pass 24 Jul 2009 106,501 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

front discs worn

front number plate poor

n/s wiper poor

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2009 106,501 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

front discs worn

front number plate poor

n/s wiper poor

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 98,228 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust noisy

Fail 15 Aug 2008 98,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust noisy

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2007 92,520 miles

see original advise sheet no. 350573837227 that still applies

Fail 21 Aug 2007 92,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

slight play in offside and nearside front top swivel joints

some play in offside front lower swivel joint and on limits-borderline pass

Pass 30 Aug 2006 87,110 miles

handbrake effort appears low

metal brake pipe over rear axle corroded and on limits

some play and lift on offside and nearside front top and bottom swivel joints,close to limits

Fail 21 Aug 2006 87,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake effort appears low

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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W42 XHK is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W42 XHK, 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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W42 XHK is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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