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T75 SFL

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,507 mi
Last recorded127,507 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT75 SFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 127,507 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011
Fail 28 Jun 2011 82,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 109,874 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009
Fail 1 Jul 2009 104,051 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 96,225 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 96,225 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Slight play in front upper and lower balljoints

Pass 12 May 2007 87,974 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded but not excessive

Slight play in nearside upper and lower ball joints

Slight play in offside upper and lower ball joints

Fail 11 May 2007 87,974 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2006 78,244 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear wiper split

Pass 10 May 2006 78,244 miles

rear wiper split

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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T75 SFL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T75 SFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T75 SFL registered?

T75 SFL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is T75 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T75 SFL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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