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V727 DGT

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,940 mi
Last recorded94,940 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV727 DGT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 94,940 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Offside Front body mount corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body light corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Offside Front body mount corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body light corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,684 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 86,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported chalked (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,474 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2015 69,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,534 miles

Both centre exhaust mounts are corroding.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 42,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,043 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,441 miles

both front brake pipes to flexy hoses starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,387 miles

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

flexing offside mirror glass

front and rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion, reccomend attention soon

handbrake travel

oil level

rear brake discs slightly pitted and rusty

slight lift offside front bottom balljoint

Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,662 miles

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

front metal brake pipes slight rust

offside mirror glass

rear metal brake pipes accross rear axle starting to rust

Pass 8 Sep 2007 31,499 miles

advise front brake pads and discs showing signs of age

Pass 9 Sep 2006 30,005 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2005 27,810 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 27,810 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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V727 DGT is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 V727 DGT, 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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V727 DGT is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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