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W521 EKJ

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,112 mi
Last recorded145,112 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 EKJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 145,112 miles

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

centre exhaust support are rusting

Pass 29 Oct 2015 143,520 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 137,761 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 134,435 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2013 134,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2012 125,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 119,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2011 119,554 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs & pads worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 110,793 miles

exhaust corroded

front +rear anti roll bar bushes worn

front discs worn

plastic side sills fitted

rear brake pipe corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 100,744 miles

diff leak

front discs worn

hand brake high

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2008 92,727 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 81,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 81,833 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 81,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 80,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 72,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 65,339 miles

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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W521 EKJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W521 EKJ, 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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W521 EKJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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