1999 Ford Explorer 4.0L Petrol · V207 GDB
1999 Ford Explorer (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 134,967 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD EXPLORER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 4008cc
V207 GDB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2024
- 134,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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V207 GDB Mileage History
- 11/08/200548,616 mi
- 12/08/200548,616 mi
- 23/10/200656,094 mi+7,478 mi
- 31/10/200656,094 mi
- 26/10/200763,970 mi+7,876 mi
- 31/10/200763,970 mi
- 21/04/200974,372 mi+10,402 mi
- 08/05/200974,000 mi-372 mi
- 05/05/201076,863 mi+2,863 mi
- 27/04/201177,672 mi+809 mi
- 02/05/201279,314 mi+1,642 mi
- 01/05/201380,648 mi+1,334 mi
- 02/05/201481,927 mi+1,279 mi
- 23/04/201585,023 mi+3,096 mi
- 20/06/201687,759 mi+2,736 mi
- 02/06/201794,206 mi+6,447 mi
- 01/09/2018101,280 mi+7,074 mi
- 24/10/2019111,049 mi+9,769 mi
- 30/04/2021116,170 mi+5,121 mi
- 10/05/2022124,428 mi+8,258 mi
- 18/07/2023132,805 mi+8,377 mi
- 09/08/2023132,837 mi+32 mi
- 12/11/2024134,967 mi+2,130 mi
Average of roughly 4,484 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
V207 GDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Explorer (V207 GDB) between August 2005 and November 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)”.
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