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V579 JAV

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

58,404 mi
Last recorded58,404 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 JAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 58,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test o/s and n/s ()

slight corrosion to rear leaf springs

Fail 10 Dec 2019 58,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test o/s and n/s ()

slight corrosion to rear leaf springs

Pass 17 Dec 2018 57,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise rear suspensionleaf springs starting to corrode.advise under body starting to corrode.

advise stone chip centre windscreen.advise n/s door mirror glass damaged.advise engine sump pan corroded.

Fail 17 Dec 2018 57,700 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise rear suspensionleaf springs starting to corrode.advise under body starting to corrode.

advise stone chip centre windscreen.advise n/s door mirror glass damaged.advise engine sump pan corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 56,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 55,317 miles

advise under body starting to corrode.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 55,289 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

advise under body starting to corrode.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 54,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 52,774 miles

advise under body starting to corrode.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 52,730 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

advise under body starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,053 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 52,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise n/s front inner sill slightly damaged.advise under body starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise under body starting to corrode slightly wax oil required.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 47,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise under body starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 44,397 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,876 miles

advise n/s rear tyre on 3mm.advise rear brake pads 80% worn.slight corrosion on rear axle brake pipe.avise centre exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,218 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 39,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,347 miles

advise o/s front tyre and o/s rear tyre on 2.5mm.

Fail 9 Dec 2008 35,347 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s front tyre and o/s rear tyre on 2.5mm.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise front number plate starting to deteriorate advise n/s rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,624 miles

advise front and rear tyres on 3mm. advise front number plate starting to fade.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 28,721 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 28,631 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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V579 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 V579 JAV, 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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V579 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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