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T459 ROR

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,022 mi
Last recorded82,022 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT459 ROR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 82,022 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 82,022 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 74,177 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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T459 ROR is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 T459 ROR, 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 T459 ROR registered?

T459 ROR is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T459 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T459 ROR shows 3 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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