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W529 LVL

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,480 mi
Last recorded123,480 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 LVL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 123,480 miles

N/S door mirror cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2011 123,480 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

N/S door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2010 120,128 miles

nearside mirror damged

Fail 30 Jul 2010 120,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside mirror damged

Pass 15 Jul 2009 113,909 miles

front no plate poor condition

n/s mirror cracked

rear shock absorbers dust covers poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2009 113,905 miles

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

front no plate poor condition

n/s mirror cracked

rear shock absorbers dust covers poor condition

Fail 1 May 2009 113,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted nearside rear

front number plate poor condition

nearside + offside rear shock absorber dust covers poor condition

nearside door mirror cracked

suspect rear service brake has no braking effect

Pass 22 Feb 2008 103,383 miles

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear seats

Pass 3 May 2007 95,392 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 95,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

axle has end float in diff

Pass 27 Apr 2006 86,552 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 86,552 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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W529 LVL is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W529 LVL, 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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W529 LVL is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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