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W962 UEB

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,981 mi
Last recorded90,981 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 UEB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,981 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 87,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,315 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 79,266 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,608 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 72,602 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 67,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 56,338 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 56,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,393 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 45,393 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,823 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 29,227 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 17,453 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 13,586 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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W962 UEB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W962 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 W962 UEB registered?

W962 UEB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W962 UEB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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