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W98 ACX

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,801 mi
Last recorded95,801 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 ACX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 95,801 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 95,801 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 95,754 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 95,700 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 95,638 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 95,393 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,908 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 94,907 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,822 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 94,266 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 94,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,530 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 93,530 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened marked (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened marked (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,402 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 92,402 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,425 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,239 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,652 miles

both rear wheels have in and out movment.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 86,652 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear wheels have in and out movment.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,259 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,674 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,821 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 78,052 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 78,052 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,084 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 78,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 70,141 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,820 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 62,247 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 62,247 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W98 ACX is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W98 ACX, 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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What year was W98 ACX registered?

W98 ACX is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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