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T947 KEG

1999 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,626 mi
Last recorded130,626 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT947 KEG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 130,626 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion around under side of the vehicle and chassis and suspension

Fail 28 Sep 2021 130,608 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion around under side of the vehicle and chassis and suspension

Fail 14 Aug 2021 130,049 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both n/s and o/s body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear both n/s and o/s brake back plates corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 126,886 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 125,026 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 124,906 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 120,963 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 115,939 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,736 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 106,736 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 103,668 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 98,922 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 98,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 98,183 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 98,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 97,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 97,297 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,561 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 91,554 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 87,362 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 84,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 81,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 81,176 miles

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

Offside 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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T947 KEG is a 1999 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T947 KEG, 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 T947 KEG registered?

T947 KEG is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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