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W899 XJN

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,369 mi
Last recorded174,369 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW899 XJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 174,369 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 171,969 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 168,601 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 168,601 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 165,406 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 163,624 miles

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 157,706 miles

Offside Rear Surface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2017 152,171 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 152,171 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 144,992 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 138,631 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 131,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 129,599 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

windscreen cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2013 122,928 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 122,910 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 115,702 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 107,778 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 107,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,680 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 91,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 91,821 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2007 72,928 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 72,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 59,100 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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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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