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V893 KEW

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Diesel 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,902 mi
Last recorded120,902 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV893 KEW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 120,902 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 113,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Fail 15 Apr 2013 113,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 2 Apr 2012 108,165 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 105,616 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 99,144 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 99,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,833 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 89,833 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 83,362 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 83,350 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 73,173 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 72,998 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V893 KEW is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V893 KEW, 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 V893 KEW registered?

V893 KEW is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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