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V513 GBY

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,516 mi
Last recorded108,516 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV513 GBY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2015 108,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak,

Pass 9 Apr 2014 103,005 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 95,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 94,391 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 89,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,141 miles

Battery insecure

air bag light on

rear number plate not secure and starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Jul 2009 84,141 miles

Battery insecure

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

air bag light on

rear number plate not secure and starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,602 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

air bag light stays on

brake fluid level low

Pass 6 Mar 2007 61,535 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 61,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

air bag libht on.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,308 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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V513 GBY is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V513 GBY, 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 V513 GBY registered?

V513 GBY is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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