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V449 FDB

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,318 mi
Last recorded77,318 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 FDB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,318 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 77,318 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 74,751 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 71,837 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 71,835 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 71,802 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,831 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 63,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 63,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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V449 FDB is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V449 FDB, 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 V449 FDB registered?

V449 FDB is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V449 FDB safe to buy?

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