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V658 VWL

1999 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,439 mi
Last recorded79,439 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV658 VWL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 79,439 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 78,380 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,067 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,362 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 74,730 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 74,724 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 74,375 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,702 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 73,697 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,900 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules top (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all4 tyres perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,114 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,039 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,774 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 30 May 2014 67,886 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,466 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,567 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,110 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,531 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 59,519 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 59,509 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,515 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,382 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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V658 VWL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V658 VWL, 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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V658 VWL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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