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T508 SNO

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,043 mi
Last recorded148,043 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT508 SNO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2016 148,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 143,145 miles

Parking Brake Effort low 17%, Advise Service Rear Brakes.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 138,114 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 128,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 127,862 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 122,565 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip getting worn

offside front brake slightley binding

Pass 17 Jul 2008 114,561 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 114,541 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 102,419 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 102,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 89,759 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 89,602 miles

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

nearside front track rod end ball joint gaiter 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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T508 SNO is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T508 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 T508 SNO registered?

T508 SNO is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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