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W144 YHD

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,350 mi
Last recorded114,350 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 YHD
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 114,350 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear seatback a bit loose

suspension ride heaight sensor adrift from lever above rear axle

Pass 4 Dec 2013 109,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front diff weep

Fail 3 Dec 2013 109,295 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front diff weep

handbrake lever travel

Pass 3 Dec 2012 104,227 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 98,877 miles

air bag light on

Fail 30 Nov 2011 98,877 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Dec 2010 93,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Air Bag Warning Light On

Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,475 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 87,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

catalyst loose internal

Pass 27 Oct 2008 80,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

srs warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2007 74,104 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 74,101 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 65,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 65,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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W144 YHD is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W144 YHD, 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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W144 YHD is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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