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V399 JNO

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,771 mi
Last recorded137,771 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 JNO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 137,771 miles

Power steering pipe appears damp

Slight play in front anti-roll bar linkage bushes

Fail 20 Dec 2016 137,771 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 133,210 miles

Slight play in front anti-roll bar drop links

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 23 Nov 2015 133,210 miles

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

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

Slight play in front anti-roll bar drop links

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 15 Oct 2014 128,777 miles

Engine management light on dash

Front exhaust temperary repair

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

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 3 Oct 2014 128,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on dash

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 121,561 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 116,532 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside rear tyre perishing

strong advise exhaust has slight blow

strong advise offside rear antiroll bar droplink has play

Fail 14 Aug 2012 116,524 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play both rear wheel bearings

strong advise offside rear antiroll bar drop link has play

strong advise slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Sep 2011 112,073 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 108,563 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 96,578 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 85,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

reont to rear exhaust system corroded ( not blowing)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 76,365 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 76,365 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 66,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 55,638 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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V399 JNO is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V399 JNO, 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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V399 JNO is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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