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W728 WHJ

2000 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,104 mi
Last recorded102,104 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW728 WHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2016 102,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 101,059 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 97,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2012 93,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 89,655 miles

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

centre exhaust box mounting has corroded away from box

rear exhaust pipe mounting has corroded away from pipe

Pass 5 Feb 2010 85,876 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 85,876 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe hanger adrift

Pass 13 Feb 2009 82,107 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 82,107 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 75,123 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 67,186 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,663 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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W728 WHJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W728 WHJ, 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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W728 WHJ is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W728 WHJ safe to buy?

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