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W856 RCE

2000 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,196 mi
Last recorded59,196 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 RCE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 59,196 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 59,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 58,304 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 57,372 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 56,731 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,195 miles

Central exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2020 55,711 miles

Central exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,630 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 54,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,844 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,860 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,891 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,913 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 45,974 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre, outer sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,974 miles

cut in nearside front tyre, outer sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,132 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,152 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,292 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 34,292 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,298 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,109 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner wdge

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,815 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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W856 RCE is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W856 RCE, 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 W856 RCE registered?

W856 RCE is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W856 RCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W856 RCE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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