MOT Status
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128,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All suspension components corroded
suspension components corroded
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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