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V59 LJM

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,197 mi
Last recorded148,197 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 LJM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 148,197 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 148,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 139,211 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 128,866 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 128,861 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 115,788 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres wearing low

slight movement o/s/rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Mar 2009 115,788 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres wearing low

slight movement o/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2007 107,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak fron front diff

Fail 2 Nov 2006 100,315 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2006 100,315 miles

Oil leak

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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V59 LJM is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V59 LJM, 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 V59 LJM registered?

V59 LJM is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V59 LJM safe to buy?

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