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V36 ESH

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,957 mi
Last recorded156,957 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV36 ESH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 156,957 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 156,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 126,970 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 96,371 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 96,371 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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V36 ESH is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V36 ESH, 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 V36 ESH registered?

V36 ESH is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V36 ESH safe to buy?

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