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V144 GLC

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,587 mi
Last recorded81,587 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 GLC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 77,661 miles

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

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

handbrake has travel

Pass 27 Oct 2009 69,882 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,395 miles

Advise n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar link lower ends moved slightly on bushes and rubbing on anti roll bar.

Advise slight surface corrosion on metal brake pipe on rear axle.

temporary repair carried out to exhaust mount

Fail 11 Sep 2008 61,394 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar link lower ends moved slightly on bushes and rubbing on anti roll bar.

Advise slight surface corrosion on metal brake pipe on rear axle.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,840 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,226 miles

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

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

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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V144 GLC is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V144 GLC, 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 V144 GLC registered?

V144 GLC is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V144 GLC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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