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T235 JJN

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

219,089 mi
Last recorded219,089 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 JJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 219,089 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 219,089 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 216,397 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023
Fail 5 Apr 2023

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 206,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 206,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 204,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

cat noisy

hand brake may need ajustment

Fail 28 Aug 2020 204,185 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

cat noisy

hand brake may need ajustment

Pass 29 May 2019 196,471 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 187,255 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 180,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 171,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 163,191 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 154,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 154,814 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 146,859 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 137,525 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 128,717 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 121,459 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 121,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 109,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 99,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 89,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 78,759 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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T235 JJN is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T235 JJN, 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 T235 JJN registered?

T235 JJN is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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