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V309 NVY

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,640 mi
Last recorded144,640 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV309 NVY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 144,640 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 144,640 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 139,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2018 131,781 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 126,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres adversely worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2017 126,423 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres adversely worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 119,965 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 119,995 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 108,965 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 108,866 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 98,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2013 98,848 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2012 93,892 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,220 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,366 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 69,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 59,694 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 53,728 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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V309 NVY is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V309 NVY, 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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V309 NVY is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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