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V630 GFL

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

200,030 mi
Last recorded200,030 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV630 GFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 200,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 195,610 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 195,610 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 185,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 178,775 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded 2 metal pipes from lpg tank show corrosion ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021 178,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded 2 metal pipes from lpg tank show corrosion ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 173,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 169,379 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 169,376 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 162,788 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r sill and inner corroded but not load bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2017 156,541 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 156,540 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 149,631 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight misting of oil

Pass 17 Sep 2015 141,645 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 133,876 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 126,656 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 118,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,611 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 111,602 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 105,155 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 100,125 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 100,125 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 90,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 4 Sep 2007 82,243 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 75,893 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 65,681 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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V630 GFL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V630 GFL, 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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V630 GFL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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