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T717 TVX

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,471 mi
Last recorded109,471 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT717 TVX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 109,471 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 105,953 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2024 105,953 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,704 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2022 105,704 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2021 105,288 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front Diff Pinion Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside Has Surface Rust

Pass 6 Jan 2020 104,747 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 103,528 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 101,981 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 100,881 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,869 miles

handbrake travel

side lights dim

Fail 28 Sep 2015 97,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axcel (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 93,374 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 93,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,213 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,354 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,388 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,578 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,229 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,978 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 62,614 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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T717 TVX is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T717 TVX, 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 T717 TVX registered?

T717 TVX is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 August 1999.

Is T717 TVX safe to buy?

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