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V505 JAV

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,043 mi
Last recorded98,043 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 JAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2020 98,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,141 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,025 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 89,642 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 89,642 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,446 miles

PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MET APPEARS TO REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Pass 28 Nov 2015 82,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,439 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,837 miles

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

Rear Air suspension levelling valve repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,925 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 63,925 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,333 miles

number plates just to standard

o/s door mirror just to standard

Fail 2 Dec 2009 55,333 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

number plates just to standard

o/s door mirror just to standard

Pass 27 Nov 2008 42,902 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 26,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,625 miles

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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V505 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V505 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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V505 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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