MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake peddle rubber worn on edge
center exhaust bracket missing
corrosion underside of vehicle and rear bumper
engine management light is on
number plates in poor condition
oil leak
other warning lights on dash
power steering pipes rusty
rear brake pipe corroded
rear shock covers very corroded
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed next to battery (1.9.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake peddle rubber worn on edge
center exhaust bracket missing
corrosion underside of vehicle and rear bumper
engine management light is on
number plates in poor condition
oil leak
other warning lights on dash
possible fault with indicators o/s flashing faster than n/s
power steering pipes rusty
rear brake pipe corroded
rear shock covers very corroded
brake pedal rubber worn on edge
emlight on
o/s indicators flash faster than n/s
oil leak
other waring lamps on dash on
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
brake pedal rubber worn on edge
center exhaust mounts broken off exhaust
corrosion rear axle brake pipe
emlight on
oil leak
other waring lamps on dash on
brake pipe on the rear axel very rusty
brakes noisey and cant see pads
n/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge recommend replace
o/s/f shock damp
o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge
o/s/r suspension seems low
oil on engine possibly from the diff seal leaking
possible fault air bag light
slight play in the o/s/f lower swivel joint
underside rusty in places
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
brake pipe on the rear axel very rusty
brakes noisey and cant see pads
n/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge recommend replace
o/s/f shock damp
o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge
o/s/r suspension seems low
oil on engine possibly from the diff seal leaking
possible fault air bag light
slight play in the o/s/f lower swivel joint
underside rusty in places
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
air bag lamp on
brake pedal rubber worn through on edge
front noplate deteriorating
rear brake pipes surface rust
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
air bag lamp on
battery insecure
brake pedal rubber worn through on edge
front noplate deteriorating
rear brake pipes surface rust
engine managment light is on
front brake discs rusty
o/s/f shock is damp
rear exhaust mount is broken
possible abs fault
unable to clearly see the brake pads but fronts do look low , recommend wheels off to check
engine management light is on
front tyres are worn
gas smell under the bonnet
rear brake pipe is rusty
brake fluid level low.
corrosion starting on chassis.
flashers very fast.
front brake discs very rusty.
front brake pads worn low.
front side lights very dim.
rear brake pads very low.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W47 XPU is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 W47 XPU, 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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W47 XPU is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 13 June 2000.
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