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T7 MEW

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,812 mi
Last recorded87,812 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 MEW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 87,812 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 87,812 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 87,478 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 87,477 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 86,275 miles

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 86,134 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 86,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,869 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 85,420 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 84,178 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,903 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 81,320 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 81,269 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,193 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 78,182 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 70,787 miles

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

hand brake getting close to the end of travel

Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,696 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 56,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 56,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 49,582 miles

brake check rear brakes noisey

Fail 28 Sep 2005 49,456 miles

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

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

o/s/f lower ball joint cover split

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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T7 MEW is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T7 MEW, 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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T7 MEW is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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