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W559 XEV

2000 Ford Explorer

Blue Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,804 mi
Last recorded146,804 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW559 XEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 146,804 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

N/S and OFF/S Sills corroded and covered with side skirts

Pass 25 May 2017 146,791 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 140,680 miles

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

Offside Rear payload floor corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 133,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2015 133,063 miles

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

Front Lower Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 127,144 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GETTING RUSTY

Fail 28 May 2014 126,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 120,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 113,173 miles

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 106,097 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 99,825 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 99,433 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 90,322 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 79,823 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 58,020 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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W559 XEV is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W559 XEV, 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 W559 XEV registered?

W559 XEV is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W559 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W559 XEV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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