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V934 HFL

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,013 mi
Last recorded117,013 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV934 HFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 117,013 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 117,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 108,243 miles

engine management light on. play in front anti-roll bar inner mounting bushes + n/s/f link arm.

heatshield fouling on front propshaft. front section handbrake cable mounting bracket broken.

nails in both rear tyres. nail in n/s/f tyre + on 2mm. nail in o/s/f tyre + on 2mm. handbrake travel.

signs of grease around o/s/f outer cv boot. heavy corrosion on brake pipe across rear axle. heavy corrosion on rear spring shackles.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 108,243 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on. play in front anti-roll bar inner mounting bushes + n/s/f link arm.

heatshield fouling on front propshaft. front section handbrake cable mounting bracket broken.

nails in both rear tyres. nail in n/s/f tyre + on 2mm. nail in o/s/f tyre + on 2mm. handbrake travel.

signs of grease around o/s/f outer cv boot. heavy corrosion on brake pipe across rear axle. heavy corrosion on rear spring shackles.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 99,605 miles

engine management light on. advise colour of dipped beam bulbs. heat sheild loose, fouling on front propshaft. heavy corrosion on rear brake pipes over axle.

front section handbrake cable fouling on mounting plate. slight bind n/s/f wheel.

handbrake performance just within limits.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 99,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine management light on. advise colour of dipped beam bulbs. heat sheild loose, fouling on front propshaft. heavy corrosion on rear brake pipes over axle.

front section handbrake cable fouling on mounting plate. slight bind n/s/f wheel.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 89,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 72,075 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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V934 HFL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V934 HFL, 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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V934 HFL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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