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T82 ALN

1999 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,199 mi
Last recorded136,199 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT82 ALN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 136,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear antiroll bar d ring bushes are slightly worn

oil leak

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2019 136,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear antiroll bar d ring bushes are slightly worn

oil leak

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2018 132,924 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 132,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 130,867 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 128,317 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 124,101 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 121,005 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 121,005 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 115,647 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 111,923 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 108,198 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 101,741 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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T82 ALN is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T82 ALN, 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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T82 ALN is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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