MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,810 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Battery insecure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear bumper corroded
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Battery insecure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear bumper corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S858 MRS is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 S858 MRS, 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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S858 MRS is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 January 1999.
Is S858 MRS safe to buy?
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