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V239 KEB

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,293 mi
Last recorded119,293 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV239 KEB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 119,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 115,385 miles

Corrosion various parts of underbody ok at time of test with cat tool

Deterioration some bushes

O/s/r shock casing deteriorated but ok

O/s/r wheel is steel rest are alloy

Fail 1 Oct 2015 115,385 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion various parts of underbody ok at time of test with cat tool

Deterioration some bushes

O/s/r shock casing deteriorated but ok

O/s/r wheel is steel rest are alloy

Pass 9 Oct 2014 112,443 miles

Oil leak

shock absorber outer caseings slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

various bushes and gaiters are slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2014 112,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

shock absorber outer caseings slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

various bushes and gaiters are slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2013 109,853 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 107,645 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 107,645 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,535 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 103,670 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 103,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

bind o/s/f brake

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 13 Oct 2009 101,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion some brake ferrules

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play front ball joints

slight wear brake discs

surface corrosion various places under vehicle and on components

Fail 12 Oct 2009 101,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion some brake ferrules

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play front ball joints

surface corrosion various places under vehicle and on components

Pass 15 Oct 2008 98,764 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 98,764 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 96,485 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 93,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 83,963 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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V239 KEB is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V239 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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V239 KEB is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 October 1999.

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