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T153 CGT

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,291 mi
Last recorded69,291 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 CGT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 69,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

exhaust centre box support brackets broken

rear axle cover leaking oil

Fail 21 Feb 2014 69,284 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust centre box support brackets broken

rear axle cover leaking oil

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,884 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 60,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 59,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,409 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 55,232 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,232 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,859 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 47,068 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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T153 CGT is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T153 CGT, 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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What year was T153 CGT registered?

T153 CGT is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T153 CGT safe to buy?

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