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V230 RAR

1999 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,816 mi
Last recorded89,816 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV230 RAR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,816 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 89,814 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,536 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,827 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,274 miles

Both front tyres perished in tread area

Both rear wheel have play in drive shafts (Possibly caused by wear on hosres shoe clips in rear diff)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak from O/S/F drive shaft seal

Fail 18 Feb 2015 85,274 miles

Both front tyres perished in tread area

Both rear wheel have play in drive shafts (Possibly caused by wear on hosres shoe clips in rear diff)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak from O/S/F drive shaft seal

Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,439 miles

ALL 4 Tyres perished in tread area

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 84,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 Tyres perished in tread area

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2013 82,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 81,244 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 81,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,476 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2011 79,448 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

cant see all pads / shoes

Pass 22 Feb 2010 77,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brakes have slight drag

Handbrake lever comes near to end of travel

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 71,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,597 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,892 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 66,636 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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V230 RAR is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V230 RAR, 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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V230 RAR is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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