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W972 UEB

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,473 mi
Last recorded177,473 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 UEB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2020 177,473 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting to middle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2019 177,117 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 173,361 miles

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 167,846 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 161,674 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 161,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both sides (1.8)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides running to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Rear wiper split

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 153,127 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 143,327 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 135,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear spring leaf mounts to axle worn

slight corrosion rear cills/archs

Pass 23 Sep 2011 128,736 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 122,516 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 122,516 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 112,294 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 112,227 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 94,328 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 94,284 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jul 2007 80,132 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2007 80,132 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2006 72,592 miles

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)

both front tyres on limit on inner edges & both rear tyres getting low

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

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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W972 UEB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W972 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.

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W972 UEB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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