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W741 RCA

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,064 mi
Last recorded104,064 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW741 RCA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 104,064 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 97,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,160 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 80,580 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 80,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 70,721 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,587 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 49,734 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 49,694 miles

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

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

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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W741 RCA is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W741 RCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W741 RCA registered?

W741 RCA is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W741 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W741 RCA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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