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V425 LHJ

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,439 mi
Last recorded157,439 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV425 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 157,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 157,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 153,804 miles

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

Rear differential shock absorber is leaking fluid

Fail 17 Aug 2015 153,804 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear differential shock absorber is leaking fluid

Pass 4 Mar 2014 145,882 miles

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

battery not as secure as it should be

Pass 15 Jun 2013 141,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 139,496 miles

Brake pedal anti slip in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake pads maybe worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 137,574 miles

exhaust chained to the right rear leaf spring could cause damage to spring or exhaust

rear axle halfshafts have more end float than is expected on this type of vehicle

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2011 137,497 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

exhaust chained to the right rear leaf spring could cause damage to spring or exhaust

rear axle halfshafts have more end float than is expected on this type of vehicle

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2010 132,221 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes have slight bind

both rear discs pitted & scored

both rear halfshafts have end float

Fail 29 Jun 2010 132,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes have slight bind

both rear discs pitted & scored

both rear halfshafts have end float

Pass 26 May 2009 118,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet damaged

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f spot light cracked

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 May 2009 118,540 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet damaged

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f spot light cracked

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2008 113,247 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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V425 LHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V425 LHJ, 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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V425 LHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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