MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,353 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn low to edges.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn low to edges.
see failure vt32 advise sheet
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
hand brake reading at limit
rear brake pads getting low
slight fit in o/s/f top ball joint
slight lift in n/s/f top & bottom ball joints
under side of vehicle wet making inspection for leeks very hard
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V494 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V494 JAV, 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 V494 JAV registered?
V494 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.
Is V494 JAV safe to buy?
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