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N7 WGW

2000 Ford Explorer

Brown Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,806 mi
Last recorded100,806 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 WGW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 100,806 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 100,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 99,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 97,064 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 95,270 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,119 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 86,826 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 86,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 81,808 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 81,798 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired at lower leaf (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 77,613 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,584 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 65,837 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,448 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 59,445 miles

Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,131 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,322 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,279 miles

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

slight run out on n/s/f disc wwhen braking hard

Pass 21 Nov 2009 46,345 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 46,173 miles

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

centre exhaust has one of its mountings broken

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,682 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,346 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,259 miles

parking brake only just meet required efficiency

Pass 11 Nov 2005 36,096 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 36,096 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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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N7 WGW is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Brown with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N7 WGW, 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 N7 WGW registered?

N7 WGW is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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