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V426 MVX

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,942 mi
Last recorded87,942 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV426 MVX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 87,942 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 87,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 11 Oct 2007 77,510 miles

LOW HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE PASS

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

SLIGHT WEAR TO FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 12 Oct 2006 63,914 miles

Both front tyre wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 51,486 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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V426 MVX is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V426 MVX, 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 V426 MVX registered?

V426 MVX is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V426 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V426 MVX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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