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T230 JVG

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Diesel 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,903 mi
Last recorded104,903 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT230 JVG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2011 104,903 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

mil light on

Pass 10 Aug 2010 99,509 miles

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

REAR AXLE U BOLT PLATES RUSTED.

SLIGHT PLAY IN RACK

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2009 86,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 86,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 81,522 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

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

Plastic cover on centre seat belt missing still works OK

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 81,522 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

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

Plastic cover on centre seat belt missing still works OK

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 73,519 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 65,768 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 65,758 miles

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

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

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

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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T230 JVG is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 89,255 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 T230 JVG, 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 27 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T230 JVG registered?

T230 JVG is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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