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V978 DNC

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,067 mi
Last recorded58,067 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 DNC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 58,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,690 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 54,690 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 50,878 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 50,832 miles

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

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

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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V978 DNC is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V978 DNC, 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 V978 DNC registered?

V978 DNC is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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