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S945 MRS

1999 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,077 mi
Last recorded68,077 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS945 MRS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 68,077 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,301 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 64,087 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,713 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,362 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 59,362 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,594 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 56,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 53,171 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,156 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

slight bind at all brakes

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,186 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 50,186 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,556 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 49,556 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,105 miles

power steering pipes are corroded

rear brake discs are starting to corrode

Fail 27 Mar 2006 48,036 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

p.a.s pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

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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S945 MRS is a 1999 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S945 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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S945 MRS is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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