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V313 FBV

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,174 mi
Last recorded122,174 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV313 FBV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,174 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

centre box and tail pipe exhaust hangers broken system still secure

front diff has an oil leak

nearside rear tyre has bad cracking to sidewalls and within the treads no cords or plys visible

rear self leveling shock absorbers not working as intended

Fail 5 Nov 2014 122,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

centre box and tail pipe exhaust hangers broken system still secure

front diff has an oil leak

nearside rear tyre has bad cracking to sidewalls and within the treads no cords or plys visible

rear self leveling shock absorbers not working as intended

Pass 31 Oct 2013 114,096 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre has bad cracking to inner sidewall no cords showing

offside front tyre has bad cracking to outer sidewall no cords showing

outer sills covered

Fail 28 Oct 2013 114,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre has bad cracking to inner sidewall no cords showing

offside front tyre has bad cracking to outer sidewall no cords showing

outer sills covered

Pass 13 Nov 2012 108,151 miles

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tow bar socket damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2012 108,144 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tow bar socket damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2011 106,369 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 103,037 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

crack in windscreen outside swept area

nearside front tyre starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside front tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre starting to crack

park brake travel high

Pass 1 Sep 2009 101,757 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 101,756 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 95,775 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking in wall

offside front tyre cracking in wall

Pass 31 May 2006 92,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

intermittent steering judder

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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V313 FBV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green 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 V313 FBV, 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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V313 FBV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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