MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front brake flexy hose ferrells are slightly corroded
Both front wipers are slightly smearing the screen
Both rear shock bottom bushes are slightly perished
Brake pedal rubber slightly worn
Front reg plate in poor condition
Fuel filler neck corroded
Gearbox oily
Load sensing valve rod in poor condition
Slight lift in both front bottom balljoints but not excessive
slight play in nearside front wheel but not excessive
An item not tested (Manual)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pedal rubber slightly worn
Front reg plate in poor condition
Fuel filler neck corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear and offside rear shovk bottom bushes are slightly perished
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
All shock absorber bottom bushes slightly perished
Exhaust corroded
Front reg plate in poor condition
Gearbox oily
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight lift in offside front wheel but not excessive
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
n/s/f blade broken
rear anti roll bar d bushes worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V531 GSL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 V531 GSL, 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 V531 GSL registered?
V531 GSL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 September 1999.
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