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W992 EPU

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,091 mi
Last recorded147,091 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW992 EPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 147,091 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

emergancy fuel cap fitted but maintaining seal

hand brake travel becoming long

Fail 20 Oct 2014 147,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

emergancy fuel cap fitted but maintaining seal

hand brake travel becoming long

Fail 11 Jul 2014 145,304 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 137,399 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 125,244 miles

Battery insecure

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 122,044 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight oil leak from front diff pinion seal

slight oil leak from gearbox drain plug

Fail 22 Nov 2010 121,464 miles

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

slight oil leak from front diff pinion seal

slight oil leak from gearbox drain plug

travel in handbrake lever close to limit

Pass 23 Oct 2009 111,230 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear suspension components starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2009 111,193 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear suspension components starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 99,967 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 89,658 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 89,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 78,070 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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W992 EPU is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W992 EPU, 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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W992 EPU is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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