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V186 OEO

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Diesel 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,818 mi
Last recorded68,818 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV186 OEO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 68,818 miles

Nearside Inner sills holed and corroded but not near any mounts.

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

front flexi hoses ferrals corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 68,038 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 68,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,524 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 65,035 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,035 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,220 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f brake binding slighty

Pass 14 Mar 2007 48,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 43,423 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 41,660 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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V186 OEO is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V186 OEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V186 OEO registered?

V186 OEO is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V186 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V186 OEO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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