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T138 SHL

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,607 mi
Last recorded155,607 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 SHL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2010 155,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 149,640 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 149,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 143,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 143,946 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 138,493 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 136,012 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 135,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2006 134,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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T138 SHL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T138 SHL, 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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T138 SHL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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