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T524 GKN

1999 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,261 mi
Last recorded161,261 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT524 GKN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 161,261 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear on front + rear brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2013 148,220 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2013 148,220 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 143,809 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 143,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 136,616 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

various slight exhaust leaks

Pass 17 Jul 2010 131,522 miles

offside front seat base collapsing

Fail 6 Jul 2010 131,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front seat base collapsing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 118,887 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 118,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 103,244 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 103,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 82,420 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 82,420 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 64,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2005 64,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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T524 GKN is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T524 GKN, 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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T524 GKN is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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