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T506 SNO

1999 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

179,973 mi
Last recorded179,973 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT506 SNO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2015 179,973 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 176,227 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 176,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 169,164 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 169,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 161,127 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 149,686 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 149,125 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 141,495 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 132,283 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 132,283 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

N/S/F brake disc grooved

Handbrake only just met limit for M.O.T

Steering U J rubber gaiter split

Pass 9 Jun 2006 125,208 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 125,208 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T506 SNO is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Black 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 T506 SNO, 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 T506 SNO registered?

T506 SNO is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T506 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T506 SNO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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