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T789 KGP

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,130 mi
Last recorded83,130 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 KGP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,130 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting on nearside and offside front metal brake pipes under wheel arches

offside handbrake efficiency low compared to nearside

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

slight vibration on steering lock to lock

Pass 23 Apr 2010 78,222 miles

Exhaust fouls on rear anti-roll bar offside link.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 78,222 miles

Exhaust fouls on rear anti-roll bar offside link.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,028 miles

Corrosion starting on both nearside and offside front metal brake pipes.

Gaiter at base of steering column is split.

Lift in both front suspension bottom ball joints.

Low braking effort on offside handbrake.

Offside front brake disc pads are close to minimum limit.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 73,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Corrosion starting on both nearside and offside front metal brake pipes.

Gaiter at base of steering column is split.

Lift in both front suspension bottom ball joints.

Low braking effort on offside handbrake.

Offside front brake disc pads are close to minimum limit.

One bolt on towbar nearside mounting bracket is loose.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,195 miles

Some lift in offside front suaspension bottom ball joint.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 67,195 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Some lift in offside front suaspension bottom ball joint.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 59,679 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 59,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Some lift in offside front suspension bottom ball joint.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,762 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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T789 KGP is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T789 KGP, 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 T789 KGP registered?

T789 KGP is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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