MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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