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W482 TGX

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,928 mi
Last recorded144,928 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW482 TGX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 144,928 miles

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

o/s track rod end balljoint has very minor play

o/s/r passenger seat back has slight movement but still secure at present

trailer socket contacts corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2012 144,923 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s track rod end balljoint has very minor play

o/s/r passenger seat back has slight movement but still secure at present

trailer socket contacts corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 141,232 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

lower steering u.j gaitor spilt

o/s/r tyre has 2.5mm of tread

oil leak from engine

slight exhaust blow

Fail 5 Aug 2011 141,225 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

lower steering u.j gaitor spilt

o/s/r axle beam leaking oil

o/s/r tyre has 2.5mm of tread

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Aug 2011 141,225 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

lower streering u.j gaitor spilt

o/s/r axle beam leaking oil

o/s/r tyre has 2.5mm of tread left

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Aug 2010 134,036 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 134,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 125,287 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 125,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

engine light on

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2008 117,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 117,807 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on.

Fail 29 Aug 2007 108,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 108,631 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 103,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W482 TGX is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W482 TGX, 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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W482 TGX is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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