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W47 XPU

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,936 mi
Last recorded129,936 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 XPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 129,936 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 129,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 125,395 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

emlight on

o/s indicators flash faster than n/s

oil leak

other waring lamps on dash on

Fail 15 Jun 2015 125,295 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 112,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 112,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 104,187 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 104,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 97,250 miles

engine managment light is on

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f shock is damp

rear exhaust mount is broken

Pass 14 Jan 2010 83,944 miles

possible abs fault

unable to clearly see the brake pads but fronts do look low , recommend wheels off to check

Pass 16 Jan 2009 70,005 miles

engine management light is on

front tyres are worn

gas smell under the bonnet

rear brake pipe is rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,067 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,500 miles

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.

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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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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