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V358 GWA

2000 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,386 mi
Last recorded108,386 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 GWA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 108,386 miles

vehicle very rusty around body mounts

Pass 19 Apr 2013 100,837 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 100,831 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake discs worn

screen washer bottle leaking

Pass 2 May 2012 96,701 miles

raer pads low

Fail 23 Apr 2012 96,700 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

raer pads low

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,971 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 93,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,577 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 84,099 miles

offside front tyre worn

Fail 12 Feb 2009 84,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre worn

Pass 7 Feb 2008 74,880 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 61,654 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 61,642 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 53,089 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 52,902 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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V358 GWA is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V358 GWA, 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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V358 GWA is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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