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T133 JEX

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,506 mi
Last recorded139,506 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT133 JEX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 139,506 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 139,506 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 133,143 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 127,662 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 124,477 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 119,376 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 113,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,498 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 102,856 miles

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Fail 17 Dec 2015 102,855 miles

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

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

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

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

SPARE TYRE FLAT

Pass 16 Dec 2014 99,582 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 99,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 95,427 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

warning lamp on dash indicating a fault not yet a fail

Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,611 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 83,947 miles

slight play in o/s & n/s front lower swivel balljoints. safe & seviceable at this time. check in 3 momths with a view to replacement/

Pass 22 Dec 2009 80,366 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 75,898 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 69,984 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 63,560 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 57,839 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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T133 JEX is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T133 JEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T133 JEX registered?

T133 JEX is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T133 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T133 JEX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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