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T844 KBU

1999 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,982 mi
Last recorded124,982 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT844 KBU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 124,982 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 124,981 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 119,138 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Mar 2010 119,119 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2008 117,448 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 113,777 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 103,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres close to legall limits

Pass 24 Feb 2006 103,546 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres close to legall limits

Pass 25 Jul 2005 99,067 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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T844 KBU is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T844 KBU, 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 T844 KBU registered?

T844 KBU is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T844 KBU safe to buy?

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