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W731 UAV

2000 Ford Explorer

Brown Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,321 mi
Last recorded83,321 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW731 UAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2019 83,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tyres perishing

Pass 22 May 2017 82,135 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,253 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 79,990 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear metal brake pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Offside and nearside front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside wiper blades split on end of blades but clearing windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,508 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)

battery insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,103 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 66,103 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,504 miles

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

fule filler neck

Fail 18 Aug 2010 61,504 miles

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

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

fule filler neck

Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,503 miles

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,618 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 52,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,147 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edgd

Pass 18 Aug 2006 43,182 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 43,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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W731 UAV is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Brown with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W731 UAV, 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 W731 UAV registered?

W731 UAV is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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