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T379 WPN

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,812 mi
Last recorded95,812 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT379 WPN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 95,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear seat covered with a lot of items on top, can't check seat belts

general corrosion on chassis

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,536 miles

Offside Front fog lamp insecure bracket corroded (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear seat full of items not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,329 miles

Offside inner sill general corrosion

Offside Rear air shocker corroded

Offside general corrosion on chassis

Nearside Rear air shocker corroded

Nearside general corrosion on chassis

Nearside inner sill general corrosion

door warning light on in dash and all doors close

Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,207 miles

Nearside Inner sill

Nearside Outer sill

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Nearside general corrosion on chassis

Offside Inner sill

Offside Outer sill

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and corroded (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside general corrosion on chassis

Fail 6 Jul 2016 95,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Inner sill

Nearside Outer sill

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Nearside general corrosion on chassis

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

Offside Inner sill

Offside Outer sill

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and corroded (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside general corrosion on chassis

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,317 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

check gage warning light on

general corrosion on chassis

Fail 2 Jul 2015 94,317 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

check gage warning light on

general corrosion on chassis

oil filer corroded and leaking

rear air comprossor linkage adrift

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,044 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 94,044 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all discs very rusty

front pads low

Fail 29 Jun 2012 93,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all discs very rusty

front pads low

Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,737 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

both rear leaf spring saddles corroded

both rear spring shackles corroded

fuel filler neck/ breather badly corroded

offside inner/outer sill corroded

rear shock absorber crossmember corroded

suspect front to rear sterel brajke pipe corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2010 90,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

both rear leaf spring saddles corroded

both rear spring shackles corroded

fuel filler neck/ breather badly corroded

offside inner/outer sill corroded

rear shock absorber crossmember corroded

suspect front to rear sterel brajke pipe corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 83,344 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

front axle oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2009 83,344 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all metal brake pipes corroded

front axle oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 74,861 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 74,722 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 64,458 miles

hand brake travel long

Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,633 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 48,968 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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T379 WPN is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T379 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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T379 WPN is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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