MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
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
front bumper damage
offside and nearside front cv joints
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
hand brake travel
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)
all brake pipes cleaned and greased
offside and nearside spring saddle corroded
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
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V188 JTX registered?
V188 JTX is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 September 1999.
Is V188 JTX safe to buy?
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