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W715 LDY

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,986 mi
Last recorded137,986 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW715 LDY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 137,986 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 137,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 136,857 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 136,055 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 134,863 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 133,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 133,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged Not connected (1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 128,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 128,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 123,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2017 117,439 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2016 114,398 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 114,398 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 109,066 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 May 2015 109,066 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2014 102,973 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 102,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 99,177 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 95,773 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 91,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 86,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 79,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 May 2009 79,495 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 May 2008 72,657 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 72,653 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 65,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 59,152 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 57,677 miles

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

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

mud flap fouling off side front tyre on full lock

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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W715 LDY is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W715 LDY, 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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W715 LDY is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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