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V184 FLH

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,724 mi
Last recorded87,724 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV184 FLH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2018 87,714 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak stabilizer shock (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,874 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 85,874 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak stablizer shock (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault lamp on (5.4.2)

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,811 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear seatbelts not checked

Fail 8 Mar 2016 82,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,494 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 78,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,606 miles

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

Rear seats not in use

Fail 17 Dec 2013 77,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear seats not in use

Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,184 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,690 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,022 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 63,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,958 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 58,958 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,766 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,639 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 50,633 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 44,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,267 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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V184 FLH is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V184 FLH, 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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V184 FLH is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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