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V147 JAV

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,948 mi
Last recorded101,948 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 JAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,948 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 100,941 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 100,941 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release lubricated during test (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 98,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 98,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 95,920 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brakes are slightly binding

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2014 95,920 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

all brakes are slightly binding

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 16 Dec 2013 94,620 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,045 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 92,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 91,432 miles

nearside front tyre down to 1.6 mm outside edges

offsiode front tyre bold on inside edge

Fail 21 Oct 2011 91,432 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre down to 1.6 mm outside edges

offsiode front tyre bold on inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 89,806 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 89,802 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 86,589 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 86,589 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 85,533 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 83,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 73,251 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 64,951 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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V147 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V147 JAV, 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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V147 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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