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V962 JAV

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,814 mi
Last recorded94,814 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 JAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 94,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 91,084 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside front and both offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering column gaiter slightly deteriorated

underneath of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2022 91,084 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside front and both offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering column gaiter slightly deteriorated

underneath of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,174 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 89,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer has been removed causing excessive noise (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,264 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 89,264 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear seal missing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Engine oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 88,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,394 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,463 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,547 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 74,412 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 68,995 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 63,515 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2008 63,515 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2007 6,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,010 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted to n/s/r sat unable to test belt

Fail 7 Jul 2006 55,823 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jul 2006 55,728 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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V962 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V962 JAV, 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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V962 JAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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