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T471 SEV

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,737 mi
Last recorded90,737 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT471 SEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,737 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,363 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2012 90,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2011 89,820 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 89,195 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,195 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 88,144 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 87,396 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 85,881 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 85,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 84,847 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 84,847 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 May 2006 84,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Rear diff breather pipe split.

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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T471 SEV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T471 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 T471 SEV registered?

T471 SEV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T471 SEV safe to buy?

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