MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,051 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
eml on
n/s/r fuel lines corroded
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine mannagement light on
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine mannagement light on
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V499 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 V499 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 V499 JAV registered?
V499 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.
Is V499 JAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for V499 JAV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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