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V629 KHJ

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,979 mi
Last recorded92,979 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV629 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 92,979 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 92,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 79,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 79,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 71,800 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 69,302 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing 255/70/16

Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,046 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 58,521 miles

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)

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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V629 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V629 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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What year was V629 KHJ registered?

V629 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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