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V262 KWT

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,601 mi
Last recorded127,601 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 KWT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 127,601 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 126,179 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 126,134 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber mounts at thr rear starting to corode

Pass 12 Apr 2013 123,309 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 120,895 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 117,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 113,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 113,674 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 109,257 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 109,257 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 103,926 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 103,923 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 95,411 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 84,598 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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V262 KWT 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 71.4%.

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 V262 KWT, 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 V262 KWT registered?

V262 KWT is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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