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T882 UUP

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,558 mi
Last recorded149,558 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT882 UUP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 149,558 miles

corrosion to whole of underside

Pass 6 Sep 2019 146,114 miles

corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Aug 2018 142,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017

Both chassis legs corroded

EML illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 133,498 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 9 Sep 2016 133,447 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 4 Sep 2015 128,267 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Sep 2014 121,984 miles

see advisories from test number:- 775442734245

Fail 20 Aug 2014 121,540 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear leaf spring u bolt plates corroded

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2013 115,585 miles

see advisory test number 617548843273

Fail 5 Sep 2013 115,568 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

inner sills body mounting corroded

rear leaf spring plate corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 115,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear axle as slight end float movement on both sides

Fail 20 Jul 2013 115,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear axle as slight end float movement on both sides

Pass 25 May 2012 113,548 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 113,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 108,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 107,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 101,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no.plate holder loose. heavy corrosion on o/s/f brake (spring covering fitted). oil leak. play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 101,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no.plate holder loose. heavy corrosion on o/s/f brake (spring covering fitted). oil leak. play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 79,201 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 70,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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T882 UUP is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T882 UUP, 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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T882 UUP is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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