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V404 KEB

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,010 mi
Last recorded134,010 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV404 KEB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 134,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 134,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 130,254 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 130,254 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 125,607 miles

Nearside and offside rear antirollbar link lower bushes starting to perish

Offside rear light lens damaged slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2019 125,607 miles

Nearside and offside rear antirollbar link lower bushes starting to perish

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear light lens damaged slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2015 125,564 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 125,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

nearside wiper split at end

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

Pass 15 Jan 2014 125,378 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

nearside wiper split at end

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

Pass 15 Jan 2013 124,536 miles

nearside and offside rear leaf springs splayed slightly

tow bar electrical socket damaged slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2013 124,524 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside and offside rear leaf springs splayed slightly

tow bar electrical socket damaged slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2012 124,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine "check" light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake pads look low, advise wheels are removed soon to check

Shock absorbers all getting weak

Slight exhaust leak

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Towbar electric plug damaged, wire hanging down

Pass 9 Sep 2011 102,565 miles

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKES LOW AND POOR CONDITION - REAR DISCS POOR - REAR SHACKLE BRAKETS CORRODED - EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND WEAK

Fail 8 Sep 2011 102,565 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKES LOW AND POOR CONDITION - REAR DISCS POOR - REAR SHACKLE BRAKETS CORRODED - EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND WEAK

Pass 21 Aug 2010 84,331 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components and to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,422 miles

both front headlamps on upper limits

chasis sections corroded

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

lift in offside front lower ball joint

play in near and offside rear wheels

rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear spring and rear shock absorber mounting brackets corroded

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,324 miles

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

Handbrake readings only just passed

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

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

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

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

Various patches of corrosion on underbody

Fail 19 Mar 2008 72,324 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Various patches of corrosion on underbody

Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,077 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 67,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 57,285 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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V404 KEB is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V404 KEB, 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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V404 KEB is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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