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T809 SWC

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,231 mi
Last recorded108,231 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT809 SWC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 108,231 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 20 Nov 2012 100,996 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

rear exhaust mounting

Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

rear exhaust mounting

Pass 17 Nov 2010 86,995 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 80,862 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 80,859 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 80,856 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,326 miles

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

play in both front lower ball joints

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 25 Jul 2008 76,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear wheels has movement end float in diff

slight crack to o/s/r lamp

Pass 6 Jul 2007 66,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 55,475 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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T809 SWC is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T809 SWC, 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 T809 SWC registered?

T809 SWC is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 May 1999.

Is T809 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T809 SWC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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