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T139 BEG

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,871 mi
Last recorded166,871 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT139 BEG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 166,871 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 160,438 miles

n/side rear inner sill holed but ok at tgime of test

Pass 25 Jul 2014 143,120 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 143,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front n/s/f shocker slight leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 136,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 136,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 131,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/and o/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2012 131,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/and o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2011 123,709 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 113,316 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 104,036 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 94,491 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 94,489 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 86,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 76,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 76,621 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 59,989 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 59,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Slight lift in o/s bottom ball joint

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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T139 BEG is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T139 BEG, 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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T139 BEG is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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