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V188 JTX

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,326 mi
Last recorded174,326 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 JTX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2014 174,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 174,326 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 169,603 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 168,035 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 May 2012 168,033 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

strong small of petrol from under car

Pass 17 Feb 2011 167,947 miles

front bumper damage

offside and nearside front cv joints

Fail 8 Feb 2011 167,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front bumper damage

offside and nearside front cv joints

Pass 20 Feb 2010 160,043 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 17 Feb 2010 160,042 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 147,701 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 137,882 miles

all brake pipes cleaned and greased

offside and nearside spring saddle corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2008 137,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside and nearside spring saddle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 125,065 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 111,380 miles

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

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 111,380 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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V188 JTX is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V188 JTX, 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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V188 JTX is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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