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W708 OCN

2000 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,047 mi
Last recorded99,047 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 OCN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 99,047 miles

all tyres perrished

underbody getting weak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 99,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

all tyres perrished

front brakes slightly tight

Pass 10 Apr 2008 92,466 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

air bag warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 30 Apr 2007 89,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 84,588 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 84,368 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W708 OCN is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W708 OCN, 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 W708 OCN registered?

W708 OCN is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W708 OCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W708 OCN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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