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V660 LKJ

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,251 mi
Last recorded128,251 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV660 LKJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 128,251 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 125,502 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 122,842 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 116,557 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 110,580 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes have a slight blind

Pass 11 Jan 2011 105,545 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 99,403 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,072 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

parking brake lever almost at end of working travel!

Pass 25 Jan 2007 78,650 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 78,650 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 78,611 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front registration plate held on with wire but secure at time of test!

Pass 27 Jan 2006 64,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake almost at end of working travel!

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 LKJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V660 LKJ, 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 LKJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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