MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Valve stem slightly damaged n/s & o/s front o/s/r (4.1.D.1e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (3.5.1i)
front wiper blades split
end float in both rear hubs
eng.light on & difficult to pass emissions test
handbrake lever travel high
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
end float in both rear hubs
eng.light on & difficult to pass emissions test
handbrake lever travel high
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
eng man lamp on!
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
eng man lamp on!
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine light on
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine light on
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
bonnet struts u/s
emissions eratic
eng.light on
o/s w/blade split
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
bonnet struts u/s
emissions eratic
eng.light on
o/s w/blade split
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine light on
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
o/s h/brake low effort
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T899 RHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 T899 RHJ, 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 T899 RHJ registered?
T899 RHJ is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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