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T677 TFB

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,115 mi
Last recorded102,115 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT677 TFB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2013 102,115 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,115 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 94,478 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside rear spring saddle slightly corroded

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

Offside rear spring saddle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 92,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Surface corrosion in places

Fail 14 Dec 2011 91,956 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrosion in places

Pass 16 Dec 2010 88,617 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 84,609 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 84,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Minimal reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Dec 2008 80,243 miles

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

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

slight lift in both front suspension lower balljoints

Pass 29 Nov 2007 73,675 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 673,324 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 67,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 62,193 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 62,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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T677 TFB is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T677 TFB, 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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T677 TFB is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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