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T258 WPN

1999 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,710 mi
Last recorded43,710 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT258 WPN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 43,710 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 43,708 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 37,995 miles

Central Front body mount fillet plate holed and corroded

Offside Front indicator pale

Rear bumper brace crossbeam holed and corroded

chassis throughout / crossbeams / rear leaf springs and front suspension arms - corroded

exhaust system corroded

steering column lower universal joint gaiter perished

Fail 3 Sep 2018 37,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front body mount fillet plate holed and corroded

Offside Front indicator pale

Rear bumper brace crossbeam holed and corroded

chassis throughout / crossbeams / rear leaf springs and front suspension arms - corroded

exhaust system corroded

steering column lower universal joint gaiter perished

Pass 19 Sep 2017 36,794 miles

Nearside Front sidelight lens damage - temporary repair

chassis / suspension arms / leaf springs / exhaust system - corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge - close to limit 2mm

steering column lower gaiter perished

Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,507 miles

Nearside Front foglight lens damage

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy and play - STRONG ADVICE

Nearside Rear brake hose chaffed on shock absorber - STRONG ADVICE

Rear brake discs corroded

steering column lower gaitor split

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,323 miles

Front nearside and offside indicators pale

Nearside Front fog light lens damage

Nearside Rear brake hose - evidence of chaffing on shock absorber - STRONG ADVICE

Offside Front Lower steering column gaitor perished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,940 miles

centre exhaust hanger brackets fractured

nearside front foglight lens damage

nearside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear levelling valve linkage temporary repair

rear leaf springs / rear anti-roll bar / front and rear chassis corroded / rear crossbeams / rear shock absorbers / exhaust system / front suspension arms - corroded

steering column lower gaitor perishing - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 22 Aug 2013 25,188 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

nearside front foglight lens broken

nearside rear brake hose rubbing on shock absorber shroud - STRONG ADVICE

offside front upper suspension arm balljoint cover perishing

rear leafsprings / exhaust system / front suspension arms - corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,873 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 19,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system has some slight corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,979 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 18,979 miles

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

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

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

offside rear fog lamp lens cracked. †corrosion to front and rear chassis and suspension components.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,441 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear suspension parts corroded. (inc ) chassis

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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T258 WPN is a 1999 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T258 WPN, 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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T258 WPN is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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