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S324 GVL

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,097 mi
Last recorded59,097 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS324 GVL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 53,966 miles

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

all discs badly corroded

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 5 Dec 2011 53,964 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

all discs badly corroded

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 30 Nov 2011 53,820 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all brake discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 49,611 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,323 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 40,321 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,033 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 32,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,543 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front bottom ball joint gator split

rear exhaust mount has temp repair

Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,890 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 26,980 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Front plus rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in NSF bottom ball joint plus boot split open

Rear brakes binding

Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,821 miles

All medal brake pipes require claning plus greasing

Near side front ball joint gtor slightly deteriated

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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S324 GVL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S324 GVL, 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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S324 GVL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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