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T718 TVX

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,427 mi
Last recorded137,427 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT718 TVX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 137,427 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 125,210 miles

h/brake effort low

exhaust leaking at centre joints

nearside @ offside rear outer seat belts starting to fray

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2013 116,524 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 115,522 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 111,615 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng.managment light on

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 107,479 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 107,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 98,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 97,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 91,736 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 91,736 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 80,167 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 80,167 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 65,308 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 65,308 miles

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

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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T718 TVX is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T718 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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T718 TVX is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 August 1999.

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