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V348 EJF

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,122 mi
Last recorded135,122 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 EJF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 135,122 miles

Corrosion to vehicle body mountings

Engine noise

Horn tone poor

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear seats not in use during test. Visual inspection of belts only carried out.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 125,711 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 113,753 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 110,387 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 102,758 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 102,758 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 97,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning lights on

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2007 97,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning lights on

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 May 2006 78,555 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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V348 EJF is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V348 EJF, 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 V348 EJF registered?

V348 EJF is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V348 EJF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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