MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Front Lower Shock absorber bushes perished
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective both brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective both brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured *both* (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured *both* (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking only just met requirements
Various metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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V628 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V628 KHJ, 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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V628 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 September 1999.
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