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T135 UAS

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,102 mi
Last recorded96,102 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 UAS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 96,102 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 96,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 91,470 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 90,579 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,202 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 74,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes in rusty condition

Fail 24 Apr 2007 74,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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T135 UAS is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T135 UAS, 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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T135 UAS is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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