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T353 JVG

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,949 mi
Last recorded131,949 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT353 JVG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 131,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 May 2014 123,342 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 114,801 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 107,041 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 106,930 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 99,890 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,002 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 80,097 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 80,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear pads getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2006 68,705 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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T353 JVG is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T353 JVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T353 JVG registered?

T353 JVG is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T353 JVG safe to buy?

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