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T601 LVW

1999 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,125 mi
Last recorded102,125 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT601 LVW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 102,081 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play end float (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play end float (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,232 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,518 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,677 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,795 miles

offside rear tyre aged

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,188 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,879 miles

Exhaust System Starting To Corrode

Front Indicators Starting To Discolour

Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

front registration plate cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,564 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 29,564 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,327 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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T601 LVW is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T601 LVW, 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 T601 LVW registered?

T601 LVW is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T601 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T601 LVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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