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T787 SUG

1999 Ford Explorer

Black Diesel 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,431 mi
Last recorded116,431 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT787 SUG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 116,431 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 111,239 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 111,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,920 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 104,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 97,928 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 90,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,064 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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T787 SUG is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T787 SUG, 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 T787 SUG registered?

T787 SUG is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T787 SUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T787 SUG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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