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V502 JAV

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,522 mi
Last recorded68,522 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV502 JAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 68,522 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear N/S/R O/SR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SILGHTCORROSION TO THE CASING

Fail 21 May 2018 68,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear N/S/R O/SR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SILGHTCORROSION TO THE CASING

Pass 22 Apr 2017 66,403 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light comes on intermittently and the goes out advise investigation

exhaust system is corroded

offside front suspension shock absorber is leaking advise replacement

Fail 22 Apr 2017 66,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

air bag warning light comes on intermittently and the goes out advise investigation

exhaust system is corroded

offside front suspension shock absorber is leaking advise replacement

Pass 25 Mar 2016 64,153 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 61,311 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,283 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 58,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 55,064 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 55,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,304 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air bag light on dash

exhaust cat rattle or engine rattle when cold

Fail 5 Mar 2012 52,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air bag light on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play nsf osf steering arms

Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,263 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,993 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 30,406 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 30,406 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2006 30,071 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre badly parashing

Pass 19 Dec 2005 25,256 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s front tyre starting to perish

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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V502 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V502 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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V502 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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