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V276 GAK

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,139 mi
Last recorded148,139 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV276 GAK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 148,139 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes very corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror missing ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just passes

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 148,135 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened very corroded - likely to fail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front to rear fuel pipes very corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior mirror missing ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just passes

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 147,555 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 May 2016 142,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 137,878 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 132,988 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 132,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 128,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 122,635 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 117,969 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 117,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 116,260 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 116,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 108,800 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 108,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 95,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 95,382 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 82,888 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 82,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 69,366 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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V276 GAK is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V276 GAK, 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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V276 GAK is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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