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V512 JAV

1999 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,835 mi
Last recorded169,835 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 JAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 169,835 miles

Handbrake effort just met and will need attention

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underseal and plate on rear sill area difficult to assess seem corroded have advised presenter Both sides rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Signs of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 May 2017 156,974 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 145,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 145,542 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 137,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 137,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 124,755 miles

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

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

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

Towbar electrics not operating correctly

Pass 2 Jul 2011 121,910 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 111,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 98,084 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 92,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 88,420 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 88,417 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 71,544 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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V512 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V512 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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V512 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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