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W59 TBY

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,904 mi
Last recorded96,904 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 TBY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 96,904 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 94,904 miles

Both front tyres perishing on inner side walls.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 91,817 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 87,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 85,041 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 82,046 miles

All 4 tyres perishing on outer side walls

Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,693 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 67,169 miles

Exhaust rattle

Front brake pads worn low, brakes drag, border line pass

Nearside front suspension lower swivel worn

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,169 miles

Exhaust rattle

Front brake pads worn low, brakes drag, border line pass

Nearside front suspension lower swivel worn

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 23 Dec 2005 62,774 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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W59 TBY is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W59 TBY, 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 W59 TBY registered?

W59 TBY is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W59 TBY safe to buy?

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