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W93 TNG

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,658 mi
Last recorded135,658 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW93 TNG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 135,658 miles

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

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

front and rear shockabsorbers casings corroded

some underside corrosion not within a prescribed area

Fail 7 Nov 2017 135,658 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front and rear shockabsorbers casings corroded

some underside corrosion not within a prescribed area

Pass 9 Nov 2016 125,941 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear shock absorbers casings corroded

some corrosion to under side not within prescribed areas

Fail 2 Nov 2016 125,941 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer excessively corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under side (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under car (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under arch (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear shock absorbers casings corroded

some corrosion to under side not within prescribed areas

Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,902 miles

outer sills covered by plastic trim

rear shockabsorbers corroded

underside with some corrosion

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2015 115,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

front tyres worn on edges

outer sills covered by plastic trim

rear shockabsorbers corroded

underside with some corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2014 107,685 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

adv rear shockabsorbers casings corroded

adv towbar corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 107,685 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

adv rear shockabsorbers casings corroded

adv towbar corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

adv front and rear shockabsorbers casings corroded

adv towbar corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 100,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

adv front and rear shockabsorbers casings corroded

adv towbar corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 96,750 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 96,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,892 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,765 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 79,765 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 74,113 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 72,592 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres worn low

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 9 May 2007 66,554 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 66,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 58,505 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 58,505 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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W93 TNG is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W93 TNG, 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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W93 TNG is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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