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V557 LHJ

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,043 mi
Last recorded77,043 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 77,043 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (At front cross member) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (At front cross member) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column u/j slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2021 74,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside and nearside front body mountings corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front body mountings corroded

rear and central exhaust hangers corroded/broken

Fail 31 Jul 2018 70,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front body mountings corroded

rear and central exhaust hangers corroded/broken

Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,231 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside body mountings (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre and rear exhaust hangers corroded/broken

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,548 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre and rear exhaust hangers corroded/broken

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 11 Jul 2015 61,047 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front body mountings corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded/broken

Pass 15 Jul 2014 56,199 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mounting snapped.

N/S rear shock absorber lower mounting heavily corroded.

Small amount of play in N/S front upper ball joint.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,199 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mounting bracket snapped but system still fully supported.

N/S rear shock absorber mount/spring pavk clamping plate is heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 56,199 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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 excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Exhaust tailpipe mounting bracket snapped but system still fully supported.

N/S rear shock absorber mount/spring pavk clamping plate is heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 55,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Centre rear belt not tested

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F and O/S/F inner rack arms excess play.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,232 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 41,813 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 41,803 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,788 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,773 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

center rear over axle brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f and across front axle braded/armoured brake pipe accurate inspection not possible

Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,198 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,617 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 31,614 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,120 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 29,325 miles

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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V557 LHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V557 LHJ, 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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V557 LHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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