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W631 ASB

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,958 mi
Last recorded127,958 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW631 ASB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Floor Strengthener Adjacent To Body Mounting Point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Floor Strengthener Adjacent To Body Mounting Point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 127,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 127,648 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 125,741 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 123,610 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,330 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 119,366 miles

Offside Front tyre very worn inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2016 119,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre very worn inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 115,329 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Age cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,373 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on chassis

Fail 19 Aug 2013 97,373 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on chassis

exhaust corroded

temp repair made to rear of exhaust system

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,248 miles

ADVANCED end float offside rear hub !!!!

Air bag light on

End float nearside rear hub

Exhaust mounts broken/corroded,all wired up

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Wipers splitting

Fail 24 Aug 2012 90,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

ADVANCED end float offside rear hub !!!!

Air bag light on

End float nearside rear hub

Exhaust mounts broken/corroded,all wired up

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wipers splitting

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

rear brake pad wear getting low

some end float both rear hubs

Fail 4 Aug 2011 83,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Air bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine noise !!

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear axle halfshafts have end float

Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 73,982 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 61,642 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 45,037 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 44,103 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2006 42,390 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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W631 ASB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W631 ASB, 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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W631 ASB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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