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T858 EBF

1999 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,692 mi
Last recorded79,692 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT858 EBF
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,692 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,853 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,053 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,082 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 58,329 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,406 miles

both rear tyres perreshing

near side rear wheel arch trim missing

slight lift both front bottom ball joint

Fail 27 Jun 2005 48,783 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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T858 EBF is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T858 EBF, 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 T858 EBF registered?

T858 EBF is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T858 EBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T858 EBF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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