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W838 ORL

2000 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,752 mi
Last recorded148,752 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 ORL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 148,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhuast bracket broken

Pass 20 Aug 2019 142,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 133,535 miles

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

both front shocks weak

both rear shocks weak

Pass 24 Aug 2017 124,251 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2016 117,711 miles

rear anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2016 17,710 miles

Electrical wiring insecure to battery (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

rear anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated slightly

rear axle damper insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2016 117,685 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front crossmember has corrosion

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 107,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 101,877 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 95,499 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 95,480 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,895 miles

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

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

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

advise long parking brake travel

Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,615 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 90,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 86,142 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear ex.mount mount broken but exhaust supported

slight endfloat on both rear wheels

Pass 17 Jul 2008 84,560 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 83,366 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 81,323 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 79,019 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 79,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 75,857 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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W838 ORL is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W838 ORL, 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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W838 ORL is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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