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V565 EKW

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,899 mi
Last recorded109,899 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 EKW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 109,899 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 104,079 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 95,599 miles

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

decelerometer brake test carried out due to 4wd

nearside front tyre starting to wear on the outside edge

Fail 26 Oct 2006 95,599 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

decelerometer brake test carried out due to 4wd

nearside front tyre starting to wear on the outside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2005 90,036 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

front and rear brake pads wearing low

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2005 90,036 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear brake discs rusty

front and rear brake pads wearing low

nail in o/s/f tyre

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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V565 EKW is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V565 EKW, 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 V565 EKW registered?

V565 EKW is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V565 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V565 EKW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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