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T439 SEV

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,652 mi
Last recorded129,652 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT439 SEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2015 129,652 miles

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 28 Jun 2014 122,425 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 119,525 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front diff seal has a slight leak

Pass 7 Jul 2012 116,472 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

underside of vehicle has been freshly oil sprayed

Pass 18 Jun 2011 113,826 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust has a slight blow

underside of vehicle is very rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2010 111,468 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 107,364 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 103,097 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2007 99,685 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 96,175 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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T439 SEV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T439 SEV, 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 T439 SEV registered?

T439 SEV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T439 SEV safe to buy?

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