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V38 GHK

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,247 mi
Last recorded125,247 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 GHK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 125,247 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides by sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear drive shaft slight inwards/outwards movement

Fail 20 Jun 2016 125,323 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch sill closing panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded siil visible with door open (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Emissions not tested tail pipe covered in mesh not allowing probe to take measurement (7.3.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front of inner sill, other body mounts holding body securely both sides (6.1.B.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe after cat perforated (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear driveshaft/bearing slight in/out movement

Pass 7 Jul 2015 124,419 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 119,558 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

nearside front boddt holed not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Jul 2013 114,785 miles

Front 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)

outer sills not checked covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2012 111,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front propshaft not fitted at time of test

metal brake pipe to offside front flexi hose appears rusty

offside and nearside rear spring platforms very rusty

rear suspension load leveller valve disconnected

rear suspension top mount crossmember becoming very rusty

slight roughness at steering operation

some end float at both rear hub bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2012 110,947 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 106,024 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 106,000 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 102,253 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 90,909 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2008 84,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2007 78,530 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 78,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 72,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 72,291 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 66,792 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 66,792 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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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V38 GHK is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V38 GHK, 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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V38 GHK is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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