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V156 FHE

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,636 mi
Last recorded90,636 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 FHE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 90,636 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 79,452 miles

Front both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 6 Dec 2019 79,452 miles

Front both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Cracked and perished

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

Offside Front Tyre Cracked and perished

Fail 15 Sep 2017 79,103 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Cracked and perished

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

Offside Front Tyre Cracked and perished

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,262 miles

Nearside Rear cracking in centre of tread

Pass 18 May 2015 78,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 78,716 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,144 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 78,143 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,755 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 70,650 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,326 miles

advise centre exhaust heavily corroded but secure and not blowing

Fail 23 Mar 2009 67,326 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,180 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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V156 FHE is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V156 FHE, 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 V156 FHE registered?

V156 FHE is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V156 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V156 FHE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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