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T798 AWO

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,478 mi
Last recorded98,478 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 AWO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 98,478 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated.

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both N/S and O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel tank filler pipes are corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle ans some components have been shutz protected.

Pass 21 Oct 2024 97,392 miles

Front suspension prescribed area's corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Fail 10 Oct 2024 97,375 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front suspension prescribed area's corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,615 miles

All suspension components has surface corrosion present.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Plastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 96,614 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower shock absorber mount point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension components has surface corrosion present.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Plastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,316 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/S and O/S inner sill area's corroded.

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Plastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Surface corrosion present on underside of suspension and braking components.

Fail 3 Oct 2022 95,316 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/S and O/S inner sill area's corroded.

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Surface corrosion present on underside of suspension and braking components.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,481 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S onto brake flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both N/S and O/S front most body mounts. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Surface corrosion present on underside of vehicle all area's.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 94,019 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front number plate slightly obscured.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has travel.

Rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2020 94,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower shock mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front number plate slightly obscured.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has travel.

Rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2019 92,155 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/s front. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded both N/S and O/S

Pass 2 May 2018 90,862 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated.

Brake fluid is discoloured.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both N/S and O/S front. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 90,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front wiper blades deteriorated.

Brake fluid is discoloured.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both N/S and O/S front. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 86,580 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Brake pipes corroded.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake only just met required efficiency

rear jets and wiper inoperative

vehicle undersealed

Fail 23 Apr 2016 85,400 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake only just met required efficiency

rear jets and wiper inoperative

vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2015 79,909 miles

Battery loose.

Centre and rear exhaust mounts deteriorated.

Centre exhaust box deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 May 2014 77,397 miles

Front number plate partially obscured.

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 May 2014 77,397 miles

Front number plate partially obscured.

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 May 2013 74,225 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise o/s n/s rear leaf springs mountings corroded

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2013 74,006 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise o/s n/s rear leaf springs mountings corroded

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,599 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 68,738 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 63,835 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 57,517 miles

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

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

Steering juddering (Picked up on lock-to-lock check)

Pass 20 May 2008 54,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 50,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 47,176 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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T798 AWO is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T798 AWO, 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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T798 AWO is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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