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V81 GEP

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,017 mi
Last recorded127,017 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 GEP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 127,017 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 91,140 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,140 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 125,377 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 124,062 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 119,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 119,091 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 144,090 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 113,563 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 97,949 miles

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

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

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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V81 GEP is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V81 GEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V81 GEP registered?

V81 GEP is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V81 GEP safe to buy?

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