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W98 SEG

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,547 mi
Last recorded101,547 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 SEG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 101,547 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 101,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 97,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 97,893 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 93,926 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 93,926 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 89,510 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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W98 SEG is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SEG, 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 W98 SEG registered?

W98 SEG is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W98 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W98 SEG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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