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W952 OBN

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,038 mi
Last recorded140,038 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW952 OBN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 140,038 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust knocks at rear

O/S/R light cracked

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

Steering wheel covers missing

Underside corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 140,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front bottom arm rear bushes perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust knocks at rear

O/S/R light cracked

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

Steering wheel covers missing

Underside corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 136,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 136,271 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 126,950 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 126,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 117,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 117,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 112,561 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 102,621 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 99,645 miles

Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 95,212 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 95,212 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 82,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W952 OBN is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W952 OBN, 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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W952 OBN is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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