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V747 HOO

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,415 mi
Last recorded101,415 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV747 HOO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 101,415 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 91,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 86,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

advise chassis rusty

front suspension rusty

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2019 82,709 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front metal power steering pipes corroded

Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Rear n/s and off side lower shocker lower mounts corroded

Rear rear hand brake slight bind both sides

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,080 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust rear mount insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,606 miles

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

battery not fully secured

front and rear suspensions rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2014 70,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front and rear suspension rusty

front cross member rusty

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

slight end play in both half shaft bearings

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,627 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,482 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,347 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,854 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,670 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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V747 HOO is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V747 HOO, 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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V747 HOO is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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