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T234 JBO

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,585 mi
Last recorded137,585 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT234 JBO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 137,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center rear seat/belt not tested

o/s/r seat/belt not tested

Fail 19 Nov 2010 137,565 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center rear seat/belt not tested

o/s/r seat/belt not tested

Pass 3 Nov 2009 128,136 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 8 Oct 2008 119,319 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 112,065 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 106,086 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 95,553 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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T234 JBO is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T234 JBO, 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 T234 JBO registered?

T234 JBO is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T234 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T234 JBO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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