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W487 OLG

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,116 mi
Last recorded127,116 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 OLG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 127,116 miles

o/side front brake slight bind

Pass 17 May 2011 117,909 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 117,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 106,132 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 108,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 85,824 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 85,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 76,604 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 67,881 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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W487 OLG is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W487 OLG, 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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What year was W487 OLG registered?

W487 OLG is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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