MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe excessively damaged filler neck is corroded (7.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (5.2.6)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion front floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing thin
Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing thin
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust heavily deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
tow bar electrical socket damaged but functional
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
tow bar electrical socket damaged but functional
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brakes worn advise checking
oil level on minimum mark
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake pedal rubber worn
front diff leaking oil
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
front diff leaking oil
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake fluid level low
brake pedal rubber worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
tyres perishing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight oil leak from offside inner cv joint boot
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W518 TKM is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 W518 TKM, 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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W518 TKM is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 August 2000.
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