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V212 DSL

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,022 mi
Last recorded73,022 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 DSL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,022 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower underneath covered in oil/underseal

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 73,022 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower underneath covered in oil/underseal

Offside Front Brake insecure calper bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,046 miles

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

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

Gear oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear shock absorber's corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded (general)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,246 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 65,243 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard insecure (3.6.E.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,818 miles

All tyre's wearing close to legal limit

Nearside front body mounting slightly corroded

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

Oil leaks

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,038 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 46,050 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 46,050 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 43,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,038 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 43,038 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,361 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 41,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,122 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 40,122 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,868 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 37,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,891 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre was soft

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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V212 DSL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V212 DSL, 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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V212 DSL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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