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W649 NWG

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,284 mi
Last recorded57,284 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW649 NWG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 57,284 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 57,284 miles

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

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

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

front suspension creaking noise

vehicle under-side muddy

Pass 16 May 2006 50,367 miles

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

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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W649 NWG is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W649 NWG, 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 W649 NWG registered?

W649 NWG is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W649 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W649 NWG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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