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W939 UEB

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

132,164 mi
Last recorded132,164 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW939 UEB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 132,164 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 132,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 125,753 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 125,752 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 125,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust mountings adrift from exhaust

Pass 27 Nov 2013 120,260 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 120,260 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 119,926 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 119,924 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 187,037 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 185,537 miles

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 183,221 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 183,221 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 160,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 160,137 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 139,802 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 121,104 miles

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)

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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W939 UEB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 W939 UEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W939 UEB registered?

W939 UEB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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