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V774 LMX

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,084 mi
Last recorded88,084 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV774 LMX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 88,084 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,258 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,274 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,679 miles

both rear cross axle brake pipes corroded

metal fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s/front tyre worn low

o/s/front droplink in poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2014 69,679 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear cross axle brake pipes corroded

metal fuel filler pipe corroded

n/s/front tyre worn low

o/s/front droplink in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2013 68,567 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 68,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,025 miles

fuel filler neck corroded not to excess

steering column uj dust cover split

Fail 11 Oct 2012 67,025 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded not to excess

steering column uj dust cover split

Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,183 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,058 miles

nearside rear and offside rear lower shock absorber mount brackets/leaf spring u bolt mount brackets corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2009 57,058 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear and offside rear lower shock absorber mount brackets/leaf spring u bolt mount brackets corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,360 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,214 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 46,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,291 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 36,289 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2005 30,578 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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V774 LMX is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V774 LMX, 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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V774 LMX is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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