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W972 XEB

2000 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,468 mi
Last recorded100,468 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 XEB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,468 miles

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced N/s and o/s outriggers corroded, but main body support corroded but sound when checked with finger pressure and corrosion tool. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorber bodies covered with surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2018 100,443 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced N/s and o/s outriggers corroded, but main body support corroded but sound when checked with finger pressure and corrosion tool. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear shock absorber bodies covered with surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,344 miles

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 28 Jun 2016 97,445 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,121 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 92,648 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 3 Jun 2013 91,045 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,537 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 89,497 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,534 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 87,518 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 85,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 82,207 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 79,184 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,642 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 73,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 XEB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEB, 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 XEB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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