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T41 KAP

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,639 mi
Last recorded67,639 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT41 KAP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,639 miles

Brakes advisory: DBT Park Brake Efficiency: 16%

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension fluid pump mtg corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2013 67,639 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension fluid pump mtg corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,177 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 64,100 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 59,826 miles

Both front brake pipes corroding

Both rear tyres are seteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 59,826 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Both front brake pipes corroding

Both rear tyres are seteriorating

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 54,485 miles

All tyres are ageing and cracking in the tyre tread sections

N/S Front lower ball joint has play

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

O/Side front lower ball joint has play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,485 miles

All tyres are ageing and cracking in the tyre tread sections

N/S Front lower ball joint has play

O/Side front lower ball joint has play

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,038 miles

All tyres are ageing / cracking

Brake pipes corroding generally

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 51,308 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

All tyres are ageing / cracking

Brake pipes corroding generally

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,235 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,895 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 43,894 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 39,415 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 39,415 miles

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

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

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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T41 KAP is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T41 KAP, 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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T41 KAP is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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