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T586 PCR

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,069 mi
Last recorded119,069 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT586 PCR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 119,069 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 119,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 110,574 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2018 107,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened u bolt mounting plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened u bolt mounting plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s tyres front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 107,002 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear spring u bolt mount plate corroded

Offside Rear spring u bolt mount plate corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 103,540 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 103,538 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind front wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

FRONT AND REAR TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,559 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 100,556 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit,worn on inner edge and cracking

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 96,623 miles

Brakes ; pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Driveshafts ; n/s/f outer gaiter minor split leaking grease , close to brake disc

Note ; fuel cap seal perished

Note ; suspension levelling sensor link corroded

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

Suspension ; rear leaf springs , both saddles / lower shock mounts corroded

Suspension ; rear leaf springs slightly splayed

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel bearings ; n/s/r & o/s/r have slight lateral play

Fail 31 Jul 2015 96,524 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brakes ; Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipe corroded , mainly covered , difficult to assess , recommend replace

Driveshafts ; n/s/f outer c.v. gaiter minor split , leaking grease , close to brake disc , recommend attention

Note ; both rear leaf springs slightly splayed

Note ; fuel cap seal perished

Note ; suspension levelling sensor linkage deteriorated

Suspension ; n/s/r & o/s/r leaf spring saddle / shock absorber mount corroded , may be weakened , recommend replace

Tyres ; n/s/r & o/s/r cracking / perished , recommend replace

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel bearings ; n/s/r & o/s/r have lateral play

Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

engine management lamp on

engine noisy

exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Fail 18 Aug 2014 93,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

engine management lamp on

engine noisy

exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Fail 17 Sep 2013 89,578 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

slight body damage

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,578 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

slight body damage

Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,915 miles

engine management lamp on

n/s/f tyre tread low

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

slight body damage

wipers split

Fail 24 Sep 2012 83,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine management lamp on

n/s/f tyre tread low

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

slight body damage

wipers split

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp stays on

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s wiper split

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

front brake discs worn

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 69,094 miles

rear brake pads low

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp stays on

Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2007 57,843 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 57,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2006 49,506 miles

slight lift noted in both front lower suspension joints.

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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T586 PCR is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T586 PCR, 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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T586 PCR is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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