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W711 NHW

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,741 mi
Last recorded114,741 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW711 NHW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 114,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 107,598 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 101,509 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 101,502 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 93,507 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,389 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,672 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 78,663 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 78,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,879 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 59,613 miles

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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W711 NHW is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green 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 W711 NHW, 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 W711 NHW registered?

W711 NHW is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W711 NHW safe to buy?

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