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V732 MEV

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,291 mi
Last recorded76,291 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV732 MEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,291 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 74,529 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 74,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,180 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 72,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,623 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,301 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 65,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise condition front number plate

advise engine oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2009 57,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise condition front number plate

advise engine oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,940 miles

advise front/rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,067 miles

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

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

Offside 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 lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate faded

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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V732 MEV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V732 MEV, 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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V732 MEV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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