MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads on the low side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General age related corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Allround (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Handbrake effort just met
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General age related corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
could not assess rear pads seem low
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs all round worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front diff leak
General age related corrasion under vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Could not assess condition of rear pads seem thin have advised presenter
Rear Handbrake effort weak and will need attention
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs all round worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front diff leak
General age related corrasion under vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Re tightened (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Could not assess condition of rear pads seem thin have advised presenter
Rear Handbrake effort weak and will need attention
General age related corrosion to underbody and suspension components of vehicle
Handbrake effort weak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Could not fully assess front pads, seem low.
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
General age related surface corrosion+ Steering/braking/suspension components.
Handbrake effort weak. Will need attention.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Surface corrosion
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
windscreen cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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W899 XJN is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W899 XJN, 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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W899 XJN is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 May 2000.
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