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V511 JAV

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,401 mi
Last recorded114,401 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 JAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 114,401 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

front brake binding Nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 112,956 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 109,246 miles

Front tyres perished

Fail 28 Nov 2015 109,246 miles

Front tyres perished

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 106,514 miles

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 106,514 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 126,671 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 103,822 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 103,325 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 103,325 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 98,980 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 90,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 86,964 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 86,964 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 78,785 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 71,581 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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V511 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V511 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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V511 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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