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W665 TGF

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,205 mi
Last recorded78,205 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW665 TGF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,205 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017
Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,677 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,635 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,438 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 74,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Outer Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,634 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake has slight bind

park brake just above minimum effort

registration plates are deteriorating

slight play in steering

Fail 15 Feb 2013 71,634 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake has slight bind

registration plates are deteriorating

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,130 miles

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are corroded

n/s/f tyre is on the limit !

park brake lever is close to end of reserve travel

slight play in steering

Fail 15 Feb 2012 70,129 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are corroded

n/s/f tyre is on the limit !

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,791 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 68,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

park brake lever is close to end of reserve travel

rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 67,030 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 67,030 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,371 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 62,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,109 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 57,106 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 51,952 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 51,952 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 45,558 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 45,558 miles

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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W665 TGF is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W665 TGF, 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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W665 TGF is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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