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T562 PTG

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,525 mi
Last recorded134,525 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT562 PTG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 134,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 124,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,873 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe and pipe across front axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

underside surface of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,681 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 103,857 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 90,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drive belt cracked quite badly.

r/h/r tyre bald on inner section and cracked/perishing.l/h/r tyre cracked/perishing.

slight fluffing o/s/f seat belt.

slight play in suspensio and steering joints.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 81,748 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 81,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

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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T562 PTG is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T562 PTG, 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 T562 PTG registered?

T562 PTG is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T562 PTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T562 PTG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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