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T425 FUB

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,628 mi
Last recorded117,628 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT425 FUB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 117,628 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 117,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

diff seal leaking

slight cut nearside rear tyre

unable to open boot lid

Pass 1 Aug 2007 95,030 miles

fuel cap starting to crack at threaded section

h/brake lever almost at full extent of travel

linkage worn on height control potentiometer above rear axle

power steering juddering but not excessive when road tested

some transmission noise at low speed

Pass 29 Jul 2006 85,066 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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T425 FUB is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T425 FUB, 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 T425 FUB registered?

T425 FUB is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T425 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T425 FUB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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