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T761 MEW

1999 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,118 mi
Last recorded115,118 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT761 MEW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 115,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

servo rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2012 112,403 miles

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

battery insecure

brake servo corroded

engine light and airbag light on

Fail 15 Feb 2012 112,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

battery insecure

brake servo corroded

engine light and airbag light on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 110,068 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

clanking from rear axle when rocked on rocker plates

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake pipe across axle and osf/nsf rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2010 107,426 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 107,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2009 103,570 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 103,570 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 93,926 miles

BOTH SIDE LOWER BALL JIONT SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH SIDE STEERING RACK INNER JIONTS SLIGHT PLAY

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

GERNAL CORROSION ON UNDER BADY

U J JOINT ON STEERING COLUM GAITOR SPLIT

Fail 28 Jan 2008 93,926 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

BOTH SIDE LOWER BALL JIONT SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH SIDE STEERING RACK INNER JIONTS SLIGHT PLAY

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

GERNAL CORROSION ON UNDER BADY

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

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

U J JOINT ON STEERING COLUM GAITOR SPLIT

Pass 19 Feb 2007 82,043 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 82,043 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

borh rear wheel brakes binding

both rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2006 70,239 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 70,117 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high

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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T761 MEW is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T761 MEW, 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 T761 MEW registered?

T761 MEW is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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