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T563 AVP

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,356 mi
Last recorded147,356 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT563 AVP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 147,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear back seat rest

Fail 11 Feb 2013 147,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear back seat rest

Pass 21 Feb 2012 142,133 miles

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust system corroded

Front cross member corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear suspension load valve cable tied in place

Surface corrosion on underside

Tow bar mounting bolts smaller in size than normal

Pass 7 Apr 2011 133,411 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front and rear disc worn

Fail 5 Apr 2011 133,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front and rear disc worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 123,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 112,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 112,311 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 98,959 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 93,017 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 93,006 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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T563 AVP is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T563 AVP, 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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T563 AVP is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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