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V493 KEB

1999 Ford Explorer

Black Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

82,599 mi
Last recorded82,599 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 KEB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 82,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,844 miles

General under body and suspension components slightly corroded

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 67,838 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under body and suspension components slightly corroded

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,172 miles

General under body and suspension components slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 55,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear axle splitter flexihose (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filler neck pipes badly corroded

nsr and osr leaf spring clamps corroded

nsr and osr shock casings badly corroded

oil leak from engine sump area

osf upper wishbone bushes cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,906 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 49,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,658 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 42,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 40,148 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,481 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,984 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 35,984 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,089 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 34,089 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,720 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,720 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

mil lamp on

other warning lamp on?

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,040 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 31,036 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 30,992 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,965 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 28,965 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,043 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 27,043 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lift in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,216 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

parking brake has very little reserve travel

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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V493 KEB is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 V493 KEB, 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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V493 KEB is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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