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T169 TVW

1999 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,159 mi
Last recorded109,159 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 TVW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,159 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,860 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 105,860 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,273 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front suspension have slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2018 96,397 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop link bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear D bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel pipes corroding

nearside & offside front body mount area's corroding

rear floor pan area's corroding

steering column UJ gaiter deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2017 91,898 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front shock absorber lower bushes are perishing

exhaust system deteriorating with slight blow

fuel filler pipework corroding

offside front brake slightly grabbing

steering column gaiter deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2017 91,832 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front shock absorber lower bushes are perishing

exhaust system deteriorating with slight blow

fuel filler pipework corroding

offside front brake slightly grabbing

steering column gaiter deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2016 87,740 miles

moisture around rear axle shock absorber

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2015 82,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 76,825 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,857 miles

slight oil leak n/s/f

Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,534 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 64,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,242 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 56,691 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,587 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 54,586 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,032 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 48,989 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,212 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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T169 TVW is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T169 TVW, 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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T169 TVW is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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