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V252 FLS

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,885 mi
Last recorded143,885 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 FLS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 143,885 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 121,126 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 112,808 miles

offside rear drive shaft insecure can be pulledout wards

Fail 4 Sep 2006 112,663 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear shaft drive shaft insecure can be pulled out wards

Pass 6 Sep 2005 96,519 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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V252 FLS is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V252 FLS, 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 V252 FLS registered?

V252 FLS is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V252 FLS safe to buy?

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