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V420 KKO

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,987 mi
Last recorded130,987 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 KKO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 130,987 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 120,975 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 110,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disks slightly scored, corroded and pitted at the edges

Fail 20 Sep 2013 110,914 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F windscreen wiper slightly smearing - Not to excess

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disks slightly scored, corroded and pitted at the edges

Pass 11 Oct 2012 108,422 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 104,976 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 101,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 95,614 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 93,323 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 93,319 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2007 87,971 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2007 87,971 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 81,395 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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V420 KKO is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V420 KKO, 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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What year was V420 KKO registered?

V420 KKO is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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