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V223 KEB

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,373 mi
Last recorded75,373 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 KEB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,373 miles

All body mounts heavily corroded

All shock absorbers corroded

Corrosion to chassis and floor

Front Corrosion to power assisted steering pipes

Nearside Rear Inner sill heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill heavily corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil level low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,283 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,210 miles

engine oil level low

tyres perished

under side heavily corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,809 miles

chassis and offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 71,809 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis and offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,467 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside and nearside front brake pads worn

Fail 24 Sep 2015 67,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside and nearside front brake pads worn

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,160 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 63,140 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 57,561 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre section mounts heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 55,654 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 55,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 52,372 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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V223 KEB is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V223 KEB, 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 V223 KEB registered?

V223 KEB is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V223 KEB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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