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W942 WEV

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,012 mi
Last recorded75,012 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW942 WEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 75,012 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both fronts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering uj boot deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2018 75,012 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both fronts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

steering uj boot deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 70,974 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 70,974 miles

Emissions not tested Lambda high (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exessive leak at the joint (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,268 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,852 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,818 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,934 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 63,934 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,761 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,382 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 60,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,973 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2007 53,055 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)

parking brake lever slightly high

Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,935 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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W942 WEV is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W942 WEV, 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 W942 WEV registered?

W942 WEV is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W942 WEV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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