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V530 KEB

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 KEB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013
Fail 13 Apr 2013 129,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

all four brake discs corroded.

both front tyres perished.

Oil leak

engine management warning lamp on.

exhaust centre hangers fractured.

nearside rear position lamp lense cracked.

rear registration plate cracked.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 127,950 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 127,950 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 110,535 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Registration Plate cracked

Fail 19 May 2010 110,535 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Registration Plate cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2009 102,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 75,315 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,455 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 40,722 miles

rear tyres some wear,sings of monor corrosion esp rear brake pipe.some wear suspension marginal front lower ball joints.

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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V530 KEB is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V530 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V530 KEB registered?

V530 KEB is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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