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T165 TTW

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,242 mi
Last recorded110,242 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 TTW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 110,242 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 101,193 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 98,016 miles

Engine management warning light on

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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,993 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 88,961 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet stays inop

eml lamp on

Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,826 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s and o/s rear seats

Pass 11 Jan 2008 68,317 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 65,131 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 60,456 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 60,456 miles

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

nsf brake binding slightly

slight play in both inner rack joints

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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T165 TTW 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 T165 TTW, 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 T165 TTW registered?

T165 TTW is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is T165 TTW safe to buy?

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