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T52 KVW

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,201 mi
Last recorded126,201 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT52 KVW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 126,201 miles

Front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 121,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

parking brake just met requirements

serfice corrosion under body

Pass 17 Mar 2023 114,863 miles

axle damper slight leak

axle damper slight leak

Pass 5 Apr 2022 109,087 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 109,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 101,459 miles

underside corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2021 101,459 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,563 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,443 miles

rear number plate loose

Pass 7 Apr 2018 86,902 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 86,902 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,486 miles

brake pipes across the rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 81,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pipes across the rear axle corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 76,640 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 76,278 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 76,278 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,717 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,425 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cracking to nearside rear tyre sidewalls no cords present

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,625 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 28 Feb 2011 69,625 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,972 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,484 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,136 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 62,136 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,566 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,378 miles

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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T52 KVW is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T52 KVW, 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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T52 KVW is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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