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V71 EKW

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,933 mi
Last recorded88,933 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 EKW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,933 miles

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,284 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 81,284 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,407 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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.C.1b)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,378 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front tyres worn on edges advise.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,609 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 48,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 40,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V71 EKW is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V71 EKW, 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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What year was V71 EKW registered?

V71 EKW is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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