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V844 HGS

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

229,042 mi
Last recorded229,042 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV844 HGS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 229,042 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bonnet hinges heavy rust both (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both links (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has a crack fom top of screen to interior mirror (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 229,042 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers unable to check rear seatbelts (5.3.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened deteriated (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bonnet hinges heavy rust both (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both links (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen has a crack fom top of screen to interior mirror (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 226,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 226,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 224,530 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 220,637 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2012 212,551 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 193,587 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 172,800 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 150,180 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 135,636 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 104,283 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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V844 HGS is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V844 HGS, 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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V844 HGS is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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