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T472 KUJ

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,497 mi
Last recorded83,497 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT472 KUJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 83,497 miles

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

rear registration plate fixed temporary

various brake pipes covered

windows tinted

Fail 20 Dec 2011 83,479 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

various brake pipes covered

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,628 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight weep from power steering cooler

Fail 15 Dec 2010 80,628 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight weep from power steering cooler

Pass 22 Dec 2009 74,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 74,958 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 May 2009 71,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear tyres approching wear limit and perished

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 22 May 2009 71,903 miles

Rear tyres approching wear limit and perished

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 23 May 2008 71,048 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 71,022 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre approaching wear bars

Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,461 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 53,461 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T472 KUJ 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 53.8%.

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 T472 KUJ, 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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T472 KUJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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