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V269 GEV

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,677 mi
Last recorded86,677 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV269 GEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 86,677 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside front flexi ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded power steering pipes located around steering rack corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Rear leaf spring saddles nearside & offside very corroded

Rear suspension ride height sensor detached/corroded

chassis front and rear and all suspension components very corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 86,668 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger behind wheel excessively corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at upper flexible hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking at upper flexible hose union (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished to cords on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also perished and torn to cords on sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall torn to cords around bead rim (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside front flexi ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded power steering pipes located around steering rack corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Rear leaf spring saddles nearside & offside very corroded

Rear suspension ride height sensor detached/corroded

chassis front and rear and all suspension components very corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 86,427 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

sill covers fitted

underside getting very rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2015 86,407 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

sill covers fitted

tyres getting perrished

underside getting very rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,126 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to rear suspension

N/s indicator flashing faster than o/s

N/s/f tyre perished

Sitting low on rear suspension

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2012 84,117 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to rear suspension

N/s indicator flashing faster than o/s

N/s/f tyre perished

Sitting low on rear suspension

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,393 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak

Engine management light staying on

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Possible fault with A.B.S. rings

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 20 May 2011 83,377 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front shock absorbers weak

Engine management light staying on

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

O/s/f wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Possible fault with A.B.S. rings

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,066 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise engine management lamp on

advise oil leak at oil filter

Fail 15 Apr 2010 78,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,691 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 71,064 miles

Brake fluid level low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre slight perishing

Nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Offside rear tyre has cut to inside sidewall

Fail 12 Aug 2008 70,634 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,931 miles

osf tyre starting to wear edges

Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,237 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 64,237 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 60,247 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 60,247 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

surface rust on all brake pipes advise wax oil,front pads getting low!

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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V269 GEV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V269 GEV, 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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V269 GEV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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