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V469 ELO

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

78,174 mi
Last recorded78,174 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV469 ELO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,174 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lpg tank is deteriorating

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt has a covering/padding fitted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension is low

Service brake grabbing slightly Kick on pedal (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 78,174 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lpg tank is deteriorating

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt has a covering/padding fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension is low

Service brake grabbing slightly Kick on pedal (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 78,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,444 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails and suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring shackle areas and shocker mount areas (2.4.A.3)

brake pipe ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2017 77,423 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails and suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring shackle areas and shocker mount areas (2.4.A.3)

brake pipe ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,181 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

engine mangement warning light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion rear damper

Fail 22 Apr 2015 76,181 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion rear damper

corrosion throughout vehicle

engine mangement warning light on

Pass 20 May 2014 74,604 miles

Gas tank badly corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 May 2014 74,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gas tank badly corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 May 2013 72,884 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine management lamp iluminated

Fail 28 May 2013 72,835 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine management lamp iluminated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,512 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/front-o/s-n/s/rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2011 67,474 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/front-o/s-n/s/rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,772 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 65,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,321 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 56,023 miles

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

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

hand brake efficiency only 17%

Fail 27 Oct 2005 56,023 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

hand brake efficiency only 17%

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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V469 ELO is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V469 ELO, 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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V469 ELO is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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