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T8 WCO

1999 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,945 mi
Last recorded133,945 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 WCO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 133,945 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 130,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 130,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 128,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 124,092 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 124,092 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 116,921 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 116,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 109,269 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 104,425 miles

Coolant leak top radiator hose

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

underside of vehicle wax/corrosion inhibiter treated making component inspection difficult

Fail 28 May 2020 104,425 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted unit has been disconnected (1.1.17 (b))

Coolant leak top radiator hose

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

underside of vehicle wax/corrosion inhibiter treated making component inspection difficult

Pass 3 Jun 2019 98,318 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 97,927 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 89,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers rusty

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all under body components showing corrosion

water leave low

Pass 31 May 2017 81,307 miles

Differential has slight oil leak

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

gearbox has slight oil leak

suspension and body components starting to corrode

unable to check wheel bearings due to transmission

Pass 24 May 2016 73,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,644 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,737 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,490 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,490 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 56,000 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,747 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,068 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 51,068 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,173 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,124 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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T8 WCO is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T8 WCO, 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 T8 WCO registered?

T8 WCO is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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