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T86 BCY

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,880 mi
Last recorded91,880 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT86 BCY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 91,880 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 91,805 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,638 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 89,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 88,680 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 87,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 87,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 86,699 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,146 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,397 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 85,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,162 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 81,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,857 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 77,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,565 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 73,084 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,062 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 66,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 65,461 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,376 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 62,296 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

parking brake readings low (particularly nearside)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,240 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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T86 BCY is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T86 BCY, 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 T86 BCY registered?

T86 BCY is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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