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V593 LHJ

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,918 mi
Last recorded120,918 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV593 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 120,918 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 120,918 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 120,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 119,288 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

park brake reserve travel

Pass 11 Oct 2018 118,547 miles

All steel brake pipes corroded

Handbrake only just reaching efficency

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 117,534 miles

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

handbrake only just reaching efficency

Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,498 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 116,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,208 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 114,008 miles

child seat offside rear

Pass 17 Sep 2013 112,484 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 109,974 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 108,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,747 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 100,310 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 100,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V593 LHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V593 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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What year was V593 LHJ registered?

V593 LHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V593 LHJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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