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V840 DGV

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,370 mi
Last recorded116,370 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV840 DGV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 116,370 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

fuel lines corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 113,704 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 113,704 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 109,291 miles

Central Rear unable to test seat belt

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2017 109,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear unable to test seat belt

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,858 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,966 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,201 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,764 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 90,764 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 84,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 77,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2009 76,587 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 54,939 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 49,251 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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V840 DGV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V840 DGV, 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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V840 DGV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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