MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,029 miAbove average mileage for this year
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brake tested by tapley meter
hand brake travel geting long close to excess
rear brake pads worn close to excess
slight oil leak
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
mid and rear exhaust mounts are very special: consisting of steel cable
rear number plate water marked
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V982 HFL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red 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 V982 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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What year was V982 HFL registered?
V982 HFL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 October 1999.
Is V982 HFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for V982 HFL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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