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T899 RHJ

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,498 mi
Last recorded126,498 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT899 RHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 126,498 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 116,688 miles

end float in both rear hubs

eng.light on & difficult to pass emissions test

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 29 Dec 2014 116,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 108,069 miles

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

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

eng man lamp on!

Fail 25 Jan 2014 108,068 miles

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!

Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,319 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Fail 24 Jan 2013 99,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 88,701 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 88,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,291 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 81,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,695 miles

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

o/s h/brake low effort

Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,792 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 70,792 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,962 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,173 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 53,705 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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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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