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V687 GJA

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

151,836 mi
Last recorded151,836 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV687 GJA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 151,836 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 149,855 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 146,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 138,851 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 134,175 miles

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar bush.

Pass 19 Jun 2020 131,707 miles

all tyre valves perishing.

movement in o/s/r anti roll bar bush.

Pass 30 May 2019 127,629 miles

n/s/r inner sill corroded.

Pass 2 May 2018 123,495 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,147 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 115,066 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 112,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 108,903 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,630 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

air suspension light on, but suspension all ok..(2)suspension level sensor @rear, pin corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,711 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,935 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Jan 2011 85,918 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 62,337 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,588 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,126 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 41,996 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,980 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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V687 GJA is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V687 GJA, 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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V687 GJA is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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