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S821 CAV

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,445 mi
Last recorded113,445 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 CAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 113,445 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 113,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 108,676 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 104,161 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 104,149 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Dust cover on steering colomb perished

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 103,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 89,070 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 78,256 miles

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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S821 CAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S821 CAV, 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 S821 CAV registered?

S821 CAV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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