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W614 WCW

2000 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,491 mi
Last recorded171,491 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW614 WCW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 171,491 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 171,146 miles

Front slight judder on steering wheel when turning

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 171,146 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front slight judder on steering wheel when turning

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 170,781 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 170,476 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 170,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 170,127 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 170,127 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 169,790 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

juddering at low speed

Pass 23 Apr 2014 169,452 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust center mount broken

Pass 26 Apr 2013 167,960 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 167,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 166,738 miles

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

front number plate poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2011 165,740 miles

front number plate poor condition

Fail 14 May 2011 165,740 miles

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 18 May 2010 162,809 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 161,310 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 161,310 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 158,929 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 158,441 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 151,258 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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W614 WCW is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W614 WCW, 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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W614 WCW is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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