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T39 KOB

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,342 mi
Last recorded57,342 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT39 KOB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,342 miles

Deep cut in O/S/R tyre (not to cords)

Front number plate backing starting to debond.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer edge of N/S/F tyre bald.

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

Rust build up on front brake discs.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 57,341 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Deep cut in O/S/R tyre (not to cords)

Front number plate backing starting to debond.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer edge of N/S/F tyre bald.

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

Rust build up on front brake discs.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,918 miles

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

O/S/F brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 53,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

O/S/F brake hose ferrule slightly corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,970 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,979 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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T39 KOB is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T39 KOB, 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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What year was T39 KOB registered?

T39 KOB is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T39 KOB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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