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V915 DCL

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

129,747 mi
Last recorded129,747 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV915 DCL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 129,747 miles

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

Centre centre-to-rear exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody e.g sills, chassis rails & suspension components (6.1.B.2)

both rear & nearside front tyres deteriorated/cracking

fuel filler neck deteriorating

Fail 8 Aug 2016 129,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill-to-arch (5.2.6)

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

Centre centre-to-rear exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody e.g sills, chassis rails & suspension components (6.1.B.2)

both rear & nearside front tyres deteriorated/cracking

fuel filler neck deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2014 128,350 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

temporary repair to centre exhaust section/silencer

Fail 5 Nov 2014 128,350 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 126,858 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2013 126,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 123,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 123,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 121,155 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Osr and nsr shock absorber casings corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 113,544 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

flakey corrosion on underside of vehicle and chassiea areas and front and rear x-member ,plastic covering sills and arches inspection

mark on seat belt o/s/f

Fail 4 Aug 2010 113,300 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

flakey corrosion on underside of vehicle and chassiea areas and front and rear x-member ,plastic covering sills and arches inspection

mark on seat belt o/s/f

Pass 15 Oct 2009 103,085 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 103,085 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 92,184 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 92,184 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 82,473 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 74,910 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 74,910 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 66,980 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 66,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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V915 DCL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V915 DCL, 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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V915 DCL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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