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T446 SBV

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,875 mi
Last recorded165,875 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT446 SBV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 165,875 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 165,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 157,004 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 156,757 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 151,303 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 143,684 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 143,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 134,537 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 134,537 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 124,979 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 124,979 miles

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 115,517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 107,146 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 96,085 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 96,085 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 84,316 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 72,480 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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T446 SBV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T446 SBV, 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 T446 SBV registered?

T446 SBV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is T446 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T446 SBV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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