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V171 DCJ

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,476 mi
Last recorded104,476 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 DCJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 104,476 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 96,220 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leaking

Fail 4 Dec 2019 96,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2018 88,068 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 88,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 82,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2017 82,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2016 73,216 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 73,216 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 64,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 64,963 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 57,854 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,861 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,779 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,598 miles

brake pad check

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,185 miles

Air bag light on

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,578 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,319 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 49,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,845 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2006 44,839 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

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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V171 DCJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V171 DCJ, 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 V171 DCJ registered?

V171 DCJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V171 DCJ safe to buy?

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