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V660 KKL

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,602 mi
Last recorded147,602 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV660 KKL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 147,602 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 147,596 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 146,155 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 14,454 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint up and down movement (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis members (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 144,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint up and down movement (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis members (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 144,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 142,440 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 141,437 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 141,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 139,668 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 138,283 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 130,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 124,446 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 124,446 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 120,115 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 120,115 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 111,541 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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V660 KKL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V660 KKL, 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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V660 KKL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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