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T542 BOH

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,788 mi
Last recorded97,788 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT542 BOH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 97,788 miles

hand/brake need repairing soon

n/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes slight corroded

removed items before test

Fail 26 Nov 2015 97,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

hand/brake need repairing soon

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes slight corroded

removed items before test

Fail 23 Sep 2015 96,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f bottom joint slight play

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,342 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,128 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 31 May 2012 82,715 miles

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

rear o/s seat belt damaged but due to other belts in rear being of good condition, vehicle does not fail.i strongly sdvise the seat belt be replaced

Fail 29 May 2012 82,707 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear o/s seat belt damaged but due to other belts in rear being of good condition, vehicle does not fail.i strongly sdvise the seat belt be replaced

Pass 27 May 2011 77,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,721 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Feb 2009 61,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,649 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,985 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 52,932 miles

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

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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T542 BOH is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T542 BOH, 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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T542 BOH is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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