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T479 JBL

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,257 mi
Last recorded135,257 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 JBL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 135,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 135,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both, both brackets (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, N/S rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 130,956 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 126,970 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 126,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 126,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened both brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 119,004 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 119,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced brackets (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 112,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 112,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 109,066 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 109,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 103,622 miles

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

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 91,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 3 May 2012 91,746 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 88,233 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

advies front and rear brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2010 85,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 74,310 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 74,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 66,162 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 66,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 59,236 miles

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

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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T479 JBL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T479 JBL, 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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T479 JBL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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