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W439 UEB

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

126,368 mi
Last recorded126,368 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW439 UEB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 126,368 miles

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

o/s/r suspension lever broken

poss wheel bearing?

suspension gives hard ride

Fail 6 Dec 2011 126,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

o/s/r suspension lever broken

poss wheel bearing?

suspension gives hard ride

Pass 4 Jun 2010 115,110 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 115,107 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 114,454 miles

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

all brakes worn low

Fail 23 Dec 2009 112,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 95,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 95,577 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 82,735 miles

Power steering / auxiliary belt perishing

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2007 82,600 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering / auxiliary belt perishing

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2006 64,107 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 64,107 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 47,558 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 46,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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W439 UEB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 W439 UEB, 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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W439 UEB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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