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V287 FBU

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,897 mi
Last recorded140,897 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 FBU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 140,897 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2012 140,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 134,767 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2011 134,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2010 129,849 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 124,783 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 124,783 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2008 120,717 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 112,540 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 112,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2006 104,003 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 103,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 100,874 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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V287 FBU is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V287 FBU, 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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What year was V287 FBU registered?

V287 FBU is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V287 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V287 FBU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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