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V929 LJW

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,966 mi
Last recorded150,966 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV929 LJW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 150,966 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Body corroded along sill

Pass 31 Jan 2020 147,554 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 142,081 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 134,760 miles

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable column gaiter (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 131,358 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 126,638 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 121,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

suspension components have surface rust on

Fail 6 Jan 2015 121,832 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

suspension components have surface rust on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 118,790 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 118,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 114,359 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 114,357 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 100,865 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,271 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,593 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 54,286 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V929 LJW 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 V929 LJW, 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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V929 LJW is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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