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T865 TPU

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,219 mi
Last recorded67,219 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT865 TPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,219 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

e.m.l light on

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint lift/play

Fail 4 Jan 2011 63,344 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

e.m.l light on

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint lift/play

Pass 9 Jan 2010 56,893 miles

front brake pads look low

handbrake travel

rear brake pads look low

Fail 7 Jan 2010 56,869 miles

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

front brake pads look low

handbrake travel

rear brake pads look low

Pass 29 Nov 2008 52,663 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 29 Nov 2008 52,663 miles

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

front brake pads look low

handbrake travel

Fail 8 Oct 2007 48,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

park brake isnearly at end of travel,should be checked sooner

Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,876 miles

park brake isnearly at end of travel,should be checked sooner

Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,702 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 43,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 38,697 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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T865 TPU is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T865 TPU, 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 T865 TPU registered?

T865 TPU is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T865 TPU safe to buy?

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