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V980 HFL

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

68,134 mi
Last recorded68,134 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 HFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 68,134 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 68,127 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,383 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 66,618 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 65,560 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,134 miles

Offside Front track rod end

all brakepipes

all round disks

both holders for leafe springs showing signs of corrison

both rear shokies

rear coilsprings

rear droplinks

Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

signs of corrosion on sills and underneath

Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,178 miles

signs of corrosion to underside and sills

Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 62,183 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner sill section (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill at two places (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,140 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

nearside mirror damaged

parking brake efficiency was only just met

Fail 14 Sep 2016 62,140 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

nearside mirror damaged

parking brake efficiency was only just met

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,222 miles

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

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

slight movement at front antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,354 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 59,354 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,255 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,078 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 49,078 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 42,921 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 42,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,463 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 38,463 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,520 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen lightly marked

Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,896 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 30,837 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 2,096 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 2,096 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V980 HFL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V980 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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V980 HFL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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