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V766 KHJ

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,386 mi
Last recorded91,386 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV766 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 91,386 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to oil cooler (2.1.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 91,385 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to oil cooler (2.1.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Feb 2018 84,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven pulling to left (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

park brake low reading n/s/r

Pass 6 May 2017 75,397 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 75,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and o/s/front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/front (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front and o/s/f tyres cracking on side walls

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system slightly rough on rotation (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 74,184 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,742 miles

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

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

airbag light indercated a fault but went off and stayed out

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,140 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,841 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,622 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,032 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 32,002 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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V766 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V766 KHJ, 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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V766 KHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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