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W902 XJN

2000 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,680 mi
Last recorded131,680 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Explorer85,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW902 XJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 131,680 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 125,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 114,978 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 109,249 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 109,240 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 100,503 miles

see advisory sheet 245880742143

Fail 19 May 2012 100,462 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

advanced corrosion to n/s/r metal brake pipe

battery slightly insecure

corrosion to rear leaf spring shackle mounts

crack in front number plate

damage to front sills

exhaust blow from cat to centre joint

front shock absorber lower bushes age cracking

front tyres wearing low - 2mm

front wishbone inner bushes heavy age cracking

oil leaks

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 19 May 2011 91,936 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 91,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 May 2010 80,351 miles

drive belt cracked

tailgate will not open but rear window does

Pass 13 May 2009 67,945 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear number plates faded

nearside headlamp on upper limits

Fail 13 May 2009 67,945 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear number plates faded

nearside headlamp on upper limits

Pass 15 May 2008 61,393 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 61,132 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,170 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,232 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f brake disc has slight scoring on outer face.

Fail 21 Mar 2006 48,232 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake disc has slight scoring on outer face

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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W902 XJN is a 2000 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W902 XJN, 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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What year was W902 XJN registered?

W902 XJN is a 2000 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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