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T826 FRU

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,892 mi
Last recorded127,892 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT826 FRU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 127,892 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 126,360 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 126,360 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,336 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 125,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 119,977 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 119,977 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot will not open

Pass 1 Aug 2014 114,725 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 110,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 108,348 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 105,488 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2011 105,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2010 101,572 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 101,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 100,821 miles

STEERING SHAFT CUPLING DUST BOOT TORN

Fail 12 Nov 2008 100,815 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

STEERING SHAFT CUPLING DUST BOOT TORN

Pass 24 Oct 2007 89,420 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 89,319 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 79,660 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 69,830 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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T826 FRU is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T826 FRU, 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 T826 FRU registered?

T826 FRU is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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