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V522 KEB

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

155,444 mi
Last recorded155,444 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 KEB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 155,444 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 155,352 miles

spare Tyre defective

Pass 3 Mar 2017 152,305 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 152,298 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 146,981 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2015 140,800 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 134,159 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 Jan 2014 134,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 127,184 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 127,184 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 122,213 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 122,213 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 122,213 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 117,046 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 117,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 106,477 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 106,476 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 101,788 miles

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)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 101,788 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 90,911 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 90,991 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 78,071 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 77,773 miles

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)

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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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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