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W979 TAC

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,538 mi
Last recorded70,538 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 TAC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 70,538 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 62,162 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 59,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 57,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 54,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 52,008 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 50,269 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 47,764 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,572 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 45,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,549 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,612 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,555 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,441 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 40,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,054 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,070 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 36,166 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,569 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,947 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,515 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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W979 TAC is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W979 TAC, 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 W979 TAC registered?

W979 TAC is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W979 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W979 TAC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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