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T739 JLF

1999 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,770 mi
Last recorded128,770 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT739 JLF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 128,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 128,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 127,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 122,986 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2010 114,754 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 114,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2009 104,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 102,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 100,549 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 100,549 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 100,344 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 100,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 91,979 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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T739 JLF is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T739 JLF, 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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T739 JLF is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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