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W779 TGE

2000 Ford Explorer

Black Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,772 mi
Last recorded102,772 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 TGE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 102,772 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 93,430 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 83,253 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 212,302 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 206,897 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 206,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 198,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 190,344 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 179,152 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

airbag warning lamp illuminated

both front body mounting points slightly corroded

temporary repair to centre exhaust system

Fail 13 Apr 2007 174,802 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both rear shock absorber dust covers, suspension and front subframe rusty

engine management warning light on

front brake pads

Pass 13 Apr 2007 174,802 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers, suspension and front subframe rusty

engine management warning light on

front brake pads

Pass 19 Apr 2006 157,278 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 157,099 miles

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

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

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 Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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W779 TGE is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc lpg 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 W779 TGE, 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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W779 TGE is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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