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T515 SEV

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,200 mi
Last recorded124,200 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT515 SEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2016 124,200 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to badly holed exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings track rod (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount corroded off (7.1.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advanced corrosion to exhaust

advanced corrosion to some undercarriage components

corrosion to undercarriage & chassis

engine mil on

possible play at front lower ball joints

retreaded tyres fitted to osf, & both rear

slight play at osf steering track rod

suspension components & subframes badly corroded

unable to check both front & front to rear brake pipes due to wire covering & appear to be corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 107,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 107,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 104,922 miles

all brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2012 101,603 miles

exhaust system in genral starting to rust

Pass 31 Dec 2010 98,028 miles

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

battery not clamped down.

Pass 12 Dec 2009 95,298 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 85,937 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal rubber wearing out

Front wiper blades getting poor

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering U J gaiter split

Fail 11 Oct 2007 85,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Brake pedal rubber wearing out

Front wiper blades getting poor

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering U J gaiter split

Pass 13 Oct 2006 73,204 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high and efficiency getting low.

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

Steering column dust boot split.

Fail 29 Sep 2005 61,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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T515 SEV 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 66.7%.

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 T515 SEV, 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 T515 SEV registered?

T515 SEV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T515 SEV safe to buy?

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