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V626 GLE

1999 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,307 mi
Last recorded72,307 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV626 GLE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,307 miles

chassis getting rusty

exhaust getting rusty

exhaust noisy

front brake discs getting rusty

o/s/f shocker damp

rear brake discs getting rusty

under body getting rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,428 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 71,428 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 71,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,559 miles

osf tyre bald on inner

wipers noisy

Fail 25 Jun 2009 69,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

wipers noisy

Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,853 miles

engine management light on

handbrake lever high

Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,823 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 61,760 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Apr 2006 48,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 48,946 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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V626 GLE is a 1999 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V626 GLE, 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 V626 GLE registered?

V626 GLE is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V626 GLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V626 GLE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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