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W696 UEB

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,254 mi
Last recorded73,254 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 UEB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,254 miles

air bag lamp on will fail mot next time

Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,305 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,875 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 61,864 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 55,483 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front rear tyres slight perishing on sidewalls

parking brake just within requirments

Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,329 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

off side door mirrow glass broken

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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W696 UEB is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W696 UEB, 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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What year was W696 UEB registered?

W696 UEB is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W696 UEB safe to buy?

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