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V849 GJH

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,335 mi
Last recorded106,335 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 GJH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2019 106,335 miles

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

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

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 14 Sep 2018 105,893 miles

all brake pipes corroded

all exhaust mounts corroded and broken

complete exhaust heavily corroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Sep 2017 105,316 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 105,316 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 104,356 miles

Exhaust mounting corroded of centre section of exhaust.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 100,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 95,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 94,078 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 88,288 miles

Fuel filler pipes are very corroded. Slight smell of petrol from area - No leaks at time of test.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 88,288 miles

Fuel filler pipes are very corroded. Slight smell of petrol from area - No leaks at time of test.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 83,859 miles

N/S/F Tyre close to legal limit on edges.

O/S/F Tyre on legal limit of 1.6 mm.

Slight oil leak underside of engine / Gear box.

Steering judder under heavy braking in brake test.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 83,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise handbrake effort low

advise n/s/f tyre close to limit on edges

advise oil leak

strong advise handbrake travel

strong advise o/s/f tyre on the limit at time of test

strong advise rear pads low

strong advise rear pads low

strong advise steering judder noted while carrying ouut brake test

Pass 29 Nov 2007 77,828 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear disc pads getting low

Pass 13 Dec 2006 70,594 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 63,382 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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V849 GJH is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V849 GJH, 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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V849 GJH is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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