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T373 ANP

1999 Ford Explorer

Orange Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

229,248 mi
Last recorded229,248 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT373 ANP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 229,248 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Slight bind both rear brakes

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 229,235 miles

Chassis corroded

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arms/shock absorbers corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 228,796 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 228,769 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise eml light on

advise o/s/r number plate light not working

middle section exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Dec 2019 217,075 miles

Front Both side radiator mounting corroded.

Nearside Front Anti roll bar bush slightly play.

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded.

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever slightly high.

Rear Exhaust bracket broken.

Rear Wiper blade worn.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 212,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper corroded on both sides.

Rear Number plate slightly faded.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 209,317 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides front & Rear. (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 209,317 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides front & Rear. (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 204,237 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 204,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 197,630 miles

E M L ON

EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT STILL SUPPORTED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S FRONT TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL

O/S HEADLIGHT HAS A CRACK IN THE LENS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 197,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

E M L ON

EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT STILL SUPPORTED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S FRONT TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL

O/S HEADLIGHT HAS A CRACK IN THE LENS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 182,033 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underside rusty

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded but ok

rear leaf springs weak both sides

Fail 7 Jan 2015 182,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes corroded

general underside rusty

power steering pipes corroded

rear leaf springs weak both sides

Fail 22 Apr 2014 181,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake pipes corroded

engine management light on

general underbody chassis corrosion

rear anti roll bar 'd' bushes worn, however not resulting in excessive movement

rear number plate loose, however not insecure

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 16 Aug 2012 181,467 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r lamp assy cracked

o/s/f lamp assy cracked

suspension leveling lamp on

Fail 7 Aug 2012 181,467 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r lamp assy cracked

o/s/f lamp assy cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2011 180,295 miles

Advise osf lamp cracked.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 27 May 2010 170,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 160,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

air bag warning light is flashing

front wipers smearing

o/s/f tyre has a screw in it

Pass 25 Jan 2008 137,392 miles

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING CORROADED.

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 124,307 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 124,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2005
Fail 11 Jul 2005 109,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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T373 ANP is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Orange with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T373 ANP, 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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T373 ANP is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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