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V556 KHJ

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,367 mi
Last recorded102,367 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 102,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 99,621 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 99,621 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 96,725 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 91,265 miles

all brake pipes are difficult to assess due to having a spring covering

Fail 16 Nov 2011 91,265 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

all brake pipes are difficult to assess due to having a spring covering

Pass 10 Nov 2010 84,327 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 76,823 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,614 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,624 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 54,804 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)

both rear brake pipes new

front and rear brake pads new

Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,804 miles

both rear brake pipes new

front and rear brake pads new

Fail 15 Jun 2007 54,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steerin g pipes corroded

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V556 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V556 KHJ, 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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V556 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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