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V256 GLC

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,216 mi
Last recorded129,216 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 GLC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 129,216 miles

Battery insecure

N/S mirror cracked

O/S/F torsion bar tensioning adjuster is backed off ?

Park brake just meets requirements

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 129,213 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

N/S mirror cracked

O/S/F torsion bar tensioning adjuster is backed off ?

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 125,075 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 125,075 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 124,501 miles

n/s mirror cracked

rear wiper missing

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 29 May 2008 122,336 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 121,673 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 119,167 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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V256 GLC is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V256 GLC, 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 V256 GLC registered?

V256 GLC is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V256 GLC safe to buy?

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