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T303 WPP

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,018 mi
Last recorded131,018 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT303 WPP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2019 131,018 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both left hand drive fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,982 miles

brake pipes rusty

chassis rusty

front drop links weak

nsf tyre worn on edge

slight blow exhaust

suspension rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2017 118,716 miles

chassis very rusty

exhaust very rusty

front + rear brake pipes very rusty

front drop links weak

rear pads very low

underneath very rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2016 116,452 miles

CHASSIS RUSTY

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 22 Aug 2015 115,765 miles

front pads low rear pads low

Pass 3 Jun 2014 115,058 miles

screen chipped

Fail 3 Jun 2014 115,058 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

screen chipped

Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brakes slight binding

Fail 1 Jul 2013 110,995 miles

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

rear brake binding slightly

rear pads low

Pass 30 Jun 2012 108,116 miles

front discs marked

Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,555 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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T303 WPP is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T303 WPP, 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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T303 WPP is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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