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T482 JVW

1999 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,843 mi
Last recorded122,843 miles
Recorded on5 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT482 JVW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2014 122,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 May 2014 122,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 115,102 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 106,020 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 106,020 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 95,583 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 95,498 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 85,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Feb 2010 85,664 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,889 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,948 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2007 69,751 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2007 69,751 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,713 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 67,712 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T482 JVW is a 1999 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T482 JVW, 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 T482 JVW registered?

T482 JVW is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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