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V266 VUB

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,706 mi
Last recorded133,706 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 VUB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 133,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sills corroded/holed

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn inner edge , cracked (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake effort slightly low

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 23 Oct 2021 133,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sills corroded/holed

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn inner edge , cracked (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake effort slightly low

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 27 Oct 2020 122,841 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sills corroded/holed

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Pass 29 Apr 2019 120,470 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns slightly poor

wipers slightly poor

Pass 10 Mar 2017 119,207 miles

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns slightly poor

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

Front tyres slight wear inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 105,991 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

surface corrosion to all underside

Pass 11 Mar 2015 105,991 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion to all underside

Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,384 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

general corrosion to vehicle+components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 103,384 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

general corrosion to vehcile/pipes and other components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 103,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear spring saddles corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 103,152 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 102,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 102,007 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 99,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 96,268 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 96,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 90,665 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 90,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 85,113 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 85,113 miles

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

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

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

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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V266 VUB is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc lpg 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 V266 VUB, 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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V266 VUB is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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