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V513 JAV

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,446 mi
Last recorded110,446 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV513 JAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 110,446 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 110,277 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 108,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,227 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 107,949 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,156 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 106,940 miles

underbody becoming rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,881 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 106,777 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 104,068 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 104,041 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 101,229 miles

Engine light on

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

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 100,302 miles

Engine warning light on

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

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

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

Slight noise from O/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 2 Oct 2010 100,298 miles

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

Engine warning light on

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 99,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine manegiment light stay on

Pass 22 Sep 2009 99,464 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine manegiment light stay on

Pass 24 Sep 2008 94,004 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine manegiment stay on

Fail 24 Sep 2008 94,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

engine manegiment stay on

Pass 24 Sep 2007 86,004 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 77,518 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)

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

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 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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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V513 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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