MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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
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
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)
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE GETTING RUSTY
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)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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