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T708 MRP

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,686 mi
Last recorded111,686 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 MRP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 111,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2026 111,681 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 111,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2023
Pass 15 Oct 2022 110,753 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 110,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 110,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 109,951 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres perished between tread

Pass 21 Sep 2018 109,357 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 108,999 miles

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,402 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 107,590 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 106,175 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 105,046 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 103,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 103,470 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 100,616 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 94,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,587 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 89,587 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 82,584 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,621 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 71,621 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 61,948 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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T708 MRP is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T708 MRP, 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 T708 MRP registered?

T708 MRP is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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