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T706 RGE

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Diesel 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,467 mi
Last recorded104,467 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT706 RGE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 104,467 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 92,997 miles

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

front to rear chassis slightly corroded

n/s/r fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,385 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,877 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

hub caps fitted to n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r wheels

Fail 22 Aug 2011 83,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

corrosion to all brake discs

hub caps fitted to n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r wheels

Pass 13 Aug 2007 83,555 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 83,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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T706 RGE is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T706 RGE, 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 T706 RGE registered?

T706 RGE is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T706 RGE safe to buy?

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