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V733 MEV

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

128,769 mi
Last recorded128,769 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV733 MEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 128,769 miles

All suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 127,652 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 126,424 miles

All front and rear suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 2016 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

nsf body mount slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 126,399 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front and rear suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 2016 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

nsf body mount slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 124,886 miles

Corrosion to brake servo

Corrosion to components, and underside of vehicle

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated chassis earth (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner seal corroded

Offside Front torsion bar bent

Offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area repair not visible coated in sealant

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 124,867 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner seal area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to brake servo

Corrosion to components, and underside of vehicle

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated chassis earth (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner seal corroded

Offside Front torsion bar bent

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 123,885 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Corrosion to brake servo

Corrosion to components, and underside of vehicle

Front Front Fog lamps not working

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 123,882 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Front fog lamps not working

Oil leak, but not excessive front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to brake servo

corrosion to components, and underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2021 122,775 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 122,740 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid or pipe (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake test not completed due to leak

Pass 18 Feb 2020 122,253 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 120,972 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 120,191 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 119,219 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 118,225 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 11,707 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 115,980 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 114,896 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 114,349 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 113,399 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 111,873 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 109,992 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 101,314 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 101,313 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 92,800 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 80,857 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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V733 MEV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V733 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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V733 MEV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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