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W647 WEV

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,582 mi
Last recorded168,582 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW647 WEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 168,582 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 168,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 155,346 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 155,346 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 136,482 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 120,553 miles

front diff oil leak

o/s/f tyre close to wearbands

o/s/r,n/s/r tyres worn on inside/outside edges

Pass 4 Apr 2007 100,227 miles

All brake pipes have been painted preventing the user from checking them.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,923 miles

handbrake has slight travel

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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W647 WEV is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W647 WEV, 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 W647 WEV registered?

W647 WEV is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W647 WEV safe to buy?

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