MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
spare Tyre defective
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Spare tyre defective ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
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)
eml on
rear seats folded flat unable to fully check seat belts
Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
eml on
rear seats folded flat unable to fully check seat belts
advise exhaust getting corroded noisy and blowing slightly
advise n/s/r shock slightly corroded
advise o/s/f lamp taped up (colored bulb)
advise oil leaks front and rear diffs
advise slight brake bind n/s/f
advise slight play in front ball joints
strong advise corrosion rear suspension components and metal brake lines
strong advise engine management light on
strong advise front discs lipped
strong advise front screen chipped zone a
strong advise n/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge
strong advise o/s/f tyre 2mm on the centre 3/4 and bald on the inner edge
strong advise o/s/r shock corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
advise slight brake bind n/s/f
advise exhaust getting corroded noisy and blowing slightly
advise n/s/r shock slightly corroded
advise o/s/f lamp taped up (colored bulb)
advise oil leaks front and rear diffs
advise slight play in front ball joints
strong advise corrosion rear suspension components and metal brake lines
strong advise engine management light on
strong advise front discs lipped
strong advise front screen chipped zone a
strong advise n/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge
strong advise o/s/f tyre 2mm on the centre 3/4 and bald on the inner edge
strong advise o/s/r shock corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
advise exhasutgetting corroded noisy and blowing slightly from centre/rear boxes
advise o/s/r shock corroded
advise play in rear wheel bearings
advise rear spring mounts corroded
advise slight play in front bottom ball joints
advise underbody corrosion
stron g advise front discs lipped
strong advise engine management light on
strong advise front screen chipped zone a right on the lim it at time of test
strong advise n/s/f tyre bald on teh inner edge
strong advise o/s/f tyre 2mm on the centre 3/4 bald on the inner edge
very strong advise o/s/r brake pads very close to the limit and appear to have binded on (not at time of test)
advise light underbody corrosion
advise o/s/r shock corroded
advise wipers getting poor
strong advise front screen chipped right on the limit zone a
strong advise n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge
strong advise o/s/f tyre on the 2mm on the centre 3/4
very strong advise o/s/r tyre right on the limit at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
advise handbrake travel (almost no reserve)
advise light underbody corrosion
advise o/s/r shock corroded
advise wipers getting poor
strong advise front screen chipped right on the limit zone a
strong advise n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge
strong advise o/s/f tyre on the 2mm on the centre 3/4
very strong advise o/s/r tyre right on the limit at time of test
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise front pads low
advise o/s/r tyre on 2-3mm on centre
advise rear suspension components corroded
advise screw in o/s/r tyre and getting worn on centre
strong advise screen chip zone a right on the limit
strong advise slight blow from centre silencer
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint
strong advise steering juddering possible link to brakes metal to metal
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V522 KEB is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 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 V522 KEB, 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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V522 KEB is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 October 1999.
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