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T517 TVX

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,435 mi
Last recorded137,435 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT517 TVX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 137,435 miles

Rear of underside rusted

Fail 20 Dec 2018 137,433 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear of underside rusted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 137,258 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 137,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded AT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 136,508 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 136,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 133,215 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE BODY AND CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 133,218 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid appears poor condition

under side of vehicle poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2015 133,211 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

brake fluid appears poor condition

under side of vehicle poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2014 126,726 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 126,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 119,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 119,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 113,431 miles

front brake pipes rusty

n/s/f lower ball joints worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm

rear brake pipes rusty

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2011 105,179 miles

both front brake pipes have corrosion

front no. plate cracked

rear brake pipe corroded

rear no. plate in poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2011 105,177 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake pipes have corrosion

front no. plate cracked

rear brake pipe corroded

rear no. plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,124 miles

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

front brake pipes rusty

rear pads low

Pass 25 Nov 2009 93,575 miles

front n/plate cracked

strong advice rear brake pads on limit of 1.5mm

tyre wear started on n/s/f inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,585 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,585 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2007 88,199 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 82,386 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2005 72,362 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES AND CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT †STEERING COLUMN DUST COVER 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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T517 TVX is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 T517 TVX, 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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T517 TVX is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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