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V408 KEB

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

143,724 mi
Last recorded143,724 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 KEB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 143,724 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 137,938 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 137,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perrished (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 131,299 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 5 Oct 2015 131,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2014 123,450 miles

battery loose

both rear tyres perishing

chip in windscreen

dampness around power steering pump

exhaust system corroded and rear section has slight leak

front crossmember corroded around body mountings

fuel filler pipes corroding

rear no plate starting to disfigure

rear suspension levelling linkage broken

Fail 11 Sep 2014 123,450 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

battery loose

both rear tyres perishing

chip in windscreen

dampness around power steering pump

exhaust system corroded and rear section has slight leak

front crossmember corroded around body mountings

fuel filler pipes corroding

rear no plate starting to disfigure

rear suspension levelling linkage broken

Pass 13 Sep 2013 117,660 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding

rear suspension leveling unit temp repair

Fail 6 Sep 2013 117,651 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding

rear suspension leveling unit temp repair

Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,573 miles

BRAKE PIPE ACCROSS REAR AXLE CORRODING

CENTRE EXHAUST INTERNALS RATTLING AND EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO WEAR

Fail 11 Sep 2012 106,571 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTINGS BROKEN

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

BRAKE PIPE ACCROSS REAR AXLE CORRODING

CENTRE EXHAUST INTERNALS RATTLING AND EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL

REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,208 miles

centre silencer mountings broken,but not insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2011 97,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside 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)

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

centre silencer mountings broken,but not insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2010 88,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 88,256 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 80,297 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,547 miles

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)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 75,547 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 70,412 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2006 57,157 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 57,157 miles

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

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

some play nearside lower ball joint <front >

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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V408 KEB is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V408 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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V408 KEB is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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