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V874 OUM

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,450 mi
Last recorded119,450 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV874 OUM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 119,450 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 119,450 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2016 119,041 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 119,007 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 118,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 118,001 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 118,001 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 109,576 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 109,576 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 105,465 miles

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

some play in both front bottom ball joints - recommend replace soon

wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 16 Sep 2008 101,335 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 95,281 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 89,339 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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V874 OUM is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V874 OUM, 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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What year was V874 OUM registered?

V874 OUM is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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