MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,159 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
moisture around rear axle shock absorber
rear exhaust deteriorating
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)
slight oil leak n/s/f
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
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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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