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W83 XEW

2000 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,944 mi
Last recorded107,944 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 XEW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 107,944 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Chassis covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

several suspension components have corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2019 107,921 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Chassis covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

several suspension components have corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,387 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Chassis corroding

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

Front Subframe corroding

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Several suspension components have heavy corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2018 102,356 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Chassis corroding

All brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Front Subframe corroding

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Several suspension components have heavy corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,570 miles

underside very corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2017 96,546 miles

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

underside very corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,064 miles

Nearside front position lamp dim

Rear exhaust clamp corroded/deteriorated

Rear leaf spring/U-bolt mounting points corroded

Underside slightly corroded/undersealed

Fail 4 Jul 2016 91,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside front position lamp dim

Rear exhaust clamp corroded/deteriorated

Rear leaf spring/U-bolt mounting points corroded

Underside slightly corroded/undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,216 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

underside looks rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,612 miles

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

brake hoses corrodeing

chassis corrodeing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,452 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 76,447 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,462 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 75,462 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NO FUEL CAP KEY- SEAL NOT CHECKED

Fail 15 Dec 2009 74,888 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 64,504 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 64,504 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

self level link loose

Pass 7 Feb 2008 55,425 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,114 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 50,114 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 43,946 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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W83 XEW is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W83 XEW, 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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W83 XEW is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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