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W152 YVW

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,713 mi
Last recorded136,713 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW152 YVW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 136,713 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 134,960 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Apr 2012 134,957 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 May 2011 131,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all seats have slight play in hinges

exhaust rear bracket corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 128,554 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 126,293 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 126,289 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 98,747 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 98,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 71,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,012 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 63,254 miles

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

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

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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W152 YVW is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W152 YVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W152 YVW registered?

W152 YVW is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W152 YVW safe to buy?

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