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S950 WEG

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,212 mi
Last recorded165,212 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 WEG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 165,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2015 163,241 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers/Steps.

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

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

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

Slight fluid seepage around Transmission.

Slight oil seepage around Rear Differential.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 155,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 147,856 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 140,759 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 140,548 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 133,940 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 127,998 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 127,531 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 120,745 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 113,892 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 113,287 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 104,554 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 104,365 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 98,275 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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S950 WEG is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S950 WEG, 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 S950 WEG registered?

S950 WEG is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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