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W683 UAV

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,273 mi
Last recorded94,273 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW683 UAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,273 miles

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

power steering slightly stiff

Fail 9 Mar 2015 94,265 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

power steering slightly stiff

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,540 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 89,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 86,397 miles

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

brakes tested by tapley meter

osf wing mirror damaged

plastic cover fitted

steering column to rack boot perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,397 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

osf wing mirror damaged

plastic cover fitted

steering column to rack boot perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,550 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 81,450 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,188 miles

both sills covered in plastic trim

brake tested by tapley meter

nsf tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

osf weing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2010 75,289 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 75,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brakes tested by tapely

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,312 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

hand brake travel geting long

nsf tyre perishing

os mirror damaged

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in nsf track rod end

Pass 6 Feb 2008 65,544 miles

hand brake travel getting long

rear number plate water damaged close to excess

steering colume dust cover spliting

Pass 31 Jan 2007 59,700 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 59,688 miles

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

brakes tested by taplt meter

colum boot split

front and rear number plates water damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2006 52,834 miles

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

front number plate water damaged

offside door mirror small crack in

rear number plate water damaged

wiper blade starting to split both sides front

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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W683 UAV is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W683 UAV, 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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W683 UAV is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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