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S977 XJN

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,881 mi
Last recorded133,881 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 XJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 133,881 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 128,035 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 121,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 118,995 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 112,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 106,101 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 106,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 98,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,408 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view slight crack (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 91,408 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view slight crack (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,185 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 88,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 84,161 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,652 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2012 76,367 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pipes been greased

front brakes binding slightly

front no plate damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2011 74,157 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pipes been greased

front brakes binding slightly

front no plate damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,397 miles

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

offside rear lamp lens damaged

rear no plate water marked

Fail 5 Jan 2010 70,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front no plate damaged

offside rear lamp lens damaged

rear no plate water marked

Pass 21 Mar 2009 67,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

sterring column shaft lower boot split

Fail 14 Mar 2008 63,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

sterring column shaft lower boot split

Pass 19 Mar 2007 57,810 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 53,247 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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S977 XJN is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S977 XJN, 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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S977 XJN is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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