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V280 HCE

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,631 mi
Last recorded89,631 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 HCE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 89,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 85,555 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 84,102 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 84,102 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V280 HCE is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V280 HCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V280 HCE registered?

V280 HCE is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 11 November 1999.

Is V280 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V280 HCE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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