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V747 LKE

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,824 mi
Last recorded129,824 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2013 129,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 126,228 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 126,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 121,846 miles

front bumper damaged/taped

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 May 2011 121,979 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear diff shock absorber leaking fluid badly

Pass 28 Apr 2010 114,920 miles

Main beam warning light inop

O/s auxilary light inop

Fail 28 Apr 2010 114,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Main beam warning light inop

O/s auxilary light inop

Pass 26 May 2009 111,877 miles

Rear center seat belt inertia inoperative and buckle cover missing

o/s auxilary headlamp inoperative

Pass 21 May 2008 107,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper rubber splitting

rear center belt operation

Fail 20 May 2008 107,607 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper rubber splitting

rear center belt operation

Pass 12 May 2007 99,249 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 99,249 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2006 92,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2005 84,274 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 LKE is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LKE, 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 LKE is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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